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tried porridge twice, about 21/2 hours before run, felt awful, o.k on museli/banana, which is what i have for breakfast every morning anyway, but still queezy, after few miles like car sickness? no breakfast seems to work best, but feel sort of empty, and concerned about running out of energy half way rounds FLM.
Have fun.
Took first two this am,and didn't eat anything last night except two oatcakes and two herbal teas. This morning had a rice cake and a half slice of toast with a herbal tea. Result- I had only one toilet stop in first 6miles(running 20), and definately was able to hang on longer ie.10mins as opposed to my usual 5-20secs.
I think for the marathon, I will follow same routine and hopefully with nerves I will have ran to the toilet so much before race, I will be spared dreaded problem of dirtying myself and having to get a bus home in embarrasing state.
see?
Sheesh, I thought I was in a really tiny minority, so am mightily relieved to find this is not the case. A related problem for me is when I run with others and supply a trumpet voluntary as accompaniment! It's not possible to blame passing dogs or children when the sounds travel with the group...
Nope
My gran was born in wales, and i lived in Cardiff for 8 years
why?
(no you cant)
I never want to experience anything as horrible as that again - and I was only 3 miles in. So I am going to start trying each of the advice given here - lactose reduction, immodium, artichoke tablets, anything. And if anyone has come up with any other cures, or at least anything to get it under control, further advice is welcome.
I just wanted to sink into a hole in the ground. It was awful.
It's no consolation knowing that you're not alone, but there are lots of us out here who've had similar experiences. I can't offer a cure, only sympathy.
I found immodium very helpful, but unfortunately over a period of time my body seemed to build up a tolerance to it. Having now reached the point of taking 8 for a long run and it still not working, I've been to my GP for some Lomotil which I will try out next week. She also insisted on referring me to a gastro-enterologist, so if that comes up with anything helpful I will post on here.
Like slo sho, I have found immodium stopped working, hence I now take Lomotil, which seem to work and do not cause any after effects, such as constipation!!!
You may find that many of us recommend doing a short loop around home, about a mile, then popping back home, as this often helps to get things moving, and then go out when you feel ready. Neighbours may think you are mad, but it is better than being embarrased in public.
I had a colonoscopy last week, as a result of a visit to gastroenterologist, no problems were found, that I am aware of, although I do have a follow up appointment. I mentioned that I often take Lomotil when I run, as I usually run with a group and find it easier not to have to stop, and often run where there are no bushes and the comment I got was that they were fine to take.
I have tried all the advice on this thread, but I have come to the conclusion that it is just me and I have to put up with it if I want to continue running.
Mind you, just getting over a gastric bug so this is a sensitive subject at the moment what with the colonoscopy last week!!
Hope things work out for you.
well, I did a half last week with 5 trott stops and agonising stomach cramps
yesterdays marathos-two stops and stomach cramps again
seems to come in cycles for me
Im going to start keeping a food diary
I dont want to cut out food groupsm cos im not intolerant of anyhting normally other than in the context of running
sigh
Tigertwo
Just go if you have to go, get behind a bush or whatever and just do it
I too can find no rhyme nor reason behind why I am afflicted. It all seems random. Like, if I knew what caused it I'd do something about it, wouldn't I?
Must have been horrible for you
At least we are not giving up, and having had that dear old colonoscopy last week I know that my bowels are not disintergrating!!
how did you find the picolax?
I found the Picolax - awful!!! I found it very difficult to drink, it tasted like paint, and the results were not that enjoyable. Having had a gastric bug last week I really feel as if I have had a great big detox!!! Lost 6lbs, which I did not want to lose, so will enjoy putting it back on!!
When I'm on my own I just accept the inconvenience and run prepared with 4 sheets of kitchen role and know my spaces in the hedge for quick access. When I'm with others I find it more demoralising and have made the mistake of leaving it too late and have had to walk home" a total outcast", which is horrible. I take lomitil to allieviate this sometimes, and they definately work, but save them for special occasions.!!
Nope, as bad as it was, it won't put me off...
dont hold it in
Tiger tow
you do know Paual had a siliar prob in last years FLM
AND it was on telly
we are in exalted company
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