Kim -
I don't think it's dehydration - but who knows - the slightest change can alter poo and most the time it goes unnoticed by people - except for us fissure folks.
Juney -
Yes, I hate being dependent on things. I am very blessed to be felling well, however, I feel like if I stopped my benefiber, my healing would be short lived. The good news is that we never have to stop taking the benefiber - it is natural and we can take it for years. Tonight is the last night I am taking miralax - I need to see if my BM's are back to normal.
I hope your feeling well!

I too hate being dependent on laxatives. Have taken Movicol/Miralax since November, stopped taking it a week ago and things are slow moving
I still take lactulose though...
Hope you are doing OK without the Miralax Jen :)

Hey Jen!
It may sound weird, but for some reason the Skinny Cow ice creams make my poo soft! They have like 4-5 grams fiber in them and I just have noticed make me go softly. Just a thought! I hope you are feeling better.

Dear Jen,
How was the Bm today?maybe its the stress or is it anything to do with hormones?pms?stress causes havoc on our systems.sometimes it happens even if we do everything right.is it hard even with benefibre?have u tried more fruits and water?
hope it gets back to normal

OH _ I ADORE SKINNY COW !!!!! I never even know that it has fiber !!! Well, now I have one more reason to indulge
Yes, Jen , how are you doing :D ??? Hope that poop is cooperating !!!!

Thanks for the info guys! I love skinny cow! I used to eat them all time time when I was on weight watchers - they are 2 pts each, FYI! Good to know thay have fiber in them. Also, FYI, 4 pieces of Dove dark chocolate has 3 grams of fiber. I was so impressed! Well, I guess, fiber comes from plants, and chocolate is from a bean....
I just got back from the doctors. I am having HORRIBLE back pain. I went on a long run 4 days ago. The pain started after that, and this morning, I could not get out of bed. He thinks it is just a muscle strain, but if it is not better by monday, I will start physical therapy.

Jen,
You are too young for back pain!! I was having some back pain also (from straining during exercises) and it stinks. Hope you feel better soon. When is it again that you graduate from school????????

Thanks Cheryl! I have never had back pain before this week and I have a new sympathy for all my future back pain patients. This is a horrible feeling. It even hurts to pick up my phone. This really sucks - I love running!
Graduation is in August! I am so excited!

Is graduation the last part of August? You probably read that I am currently at Mayos and have completed my first week of the biofeedback class.

Yes, it is the last part of August. I just wrote on your other thread!