I have been on a fairly long investigative journey for my bowel problems. Thankfully, a sigmoidoscopy showed good results and ruled out anything of major concern such as cancer. But I have hit a wall with the specialist who has now discharged me and arranged an appointment with a nurse.
My stools are very soft, but not watery. They are what I would describe as sludgey or like peanut butter when it is warm and a soft and a bit runny. I struggle to empty my bowels and have to spend about 20 mins on the toilet, with frequent wiping that eventually leads to bleeding.
As I open my bowels fairly regularly and the stools are not water or rock hard, the specialist has dismissed my problem. But although not life threatening, it is lifestyle changing. Such as I can't leave the house until I've emptied my bowels (which doesn't happen on command).
The reason I have brought this topic up is because I'm wondering if it's connected to Wegener's and perhaps there is something specific I could ask the nurse to check.
So, judging by any replies, I should be able to see if bowel problems are common or not with W.G./vasculitis.
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