Mere, as for meds and other stuffs resulting in less 'control'? I guess I'd check out the 'gastro' forums? Because they are likely to suffer one or the other in extremes. Diet I believe is key to keeping some 'surprises' to a lower key degree.
Bob your astuteness is on target as always.
Cowboy? Love your attitude! For Me? Lately? A pod from the salad bar, daily of fruit, is helping keep things going well...fiber and other things wise?
Cy? Last year, when I was in rehab? I took my 'cereal' seriously[fresh ANYTHING was non-existent!]... and I was on mondo pain meds to boot! It was the day before I was 'discharged'? That the river rocks moved down the mountain stream! To this day, I get arm goosebumps when things evolve out as they should! It gets dull at times? But is a necessary thing to do to keep the whole happy?
The 'issue' I'd alluded to at first? Was possible 'diverticulitis' {it was to be confirmed? But I went into the hospital w/broken leg instead}, Most likely caused by either the onset of my immune neuropathy [was often cited as a symptom, in the past, less so now, for some unknown reason?] and having been on those dratted pain-killers that put a plug into your gut w/no guidance as to how to compensate for the s/e's Some OTC or some specialty meds can help? But not before some damage mite be done! So WARNING?
Melody? Maybe you should have Alan checked out for this Diverticulitis? It's usually painful, for me not tho... At the basics tho, it usually entails a colonoscopy. Most folks don't "volunteer" for that one tho... Can't imagine why? Been there done that... Mostly tho? Docs don't THINK to take pre-emptive tactics before they occur. But then....they treat ONE problem, not the consequences. Short thinking in some circles IMHO?
I do not wish nor care to eat 'ultra grain bars' to get and keep my life going! THere must be simpler ways, and I know Mrs D has many good options... Mrs D? Can/Could you speak up to this 'issue'? Please? -- j
PS who'd a thot this could be such an important yet pertinent issue? For soo many? DOCS take NOTE! PLEASE!!!!!!