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Nov 14th, 2001 | 08:33 AM

Stick in the Mud

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Advice suggested from fellow travellers

I love to travel for extended periods of time... maybe acouple weeks or more... Unfortunately I suffer from it because I lose the regularity of my bowel movements. Any advice on how to get "back on schedule"?

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:20 AM

John Boy

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Stick, try to eat plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, at least a couple servings a day. Sometimes too much restaurant food can really slow you down.

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:23 AM

jean

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Remember to drink plenty of water, too. Watch the water, of course, or you'll have the opposite problem

gt;

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:25 AM

Doc Jenkins

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Stick in the Mud--tell me a little bit about your bowel movements? How often do you go when you feel regular?

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:27 AM

Stick in the Mud

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Dr. Jenkins, I consider some downtime once every 3-4 days to be typical for me at least. I've always considered myself a normal gal that way...

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:30 AM

Doc Jenkins

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Thank you for the reply. From this distance, I agree with the previous posters... plenty of fruit and water should help, plus get some exercise, too. You might try some sit-ups in the morning before breakfast.

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:34 AM

regular guy

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Don't know why, but I've always seemed to have better bowel movements while away from home. Guess the change of pace does every part of me good!

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Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:35 AM

thanksiwas

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God, is there no topic too indelicate for this forum????

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:36 AM

the black bear

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I know what you mean. The wife always gets on me for wasting precious vacation time on the pot. What can I do? To each his own, I say...

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:44 AM

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he man

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Sometimes it's hard (no pun intended) to make time for nature's call if you're on a tour with a strict itinerary. People feel can feel bad about holding up the group or missing the bus if they're imprisoned on the toilet.

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:46 AM

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inagreement

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Here, here! seems like sometimes you're expected to be able to squeeze one off on command like a sausage maker!

Nov 14th, 2001 | 09:56 AM

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seasoned traveller

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don't know if this helps, but I try to have a bowel of oatmeal for breakfast each morning-seems to do the trick--

Nov 14th, 2001 | 10:13 AM

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xxx

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I'd suggest getting up and drinking a glass of warm water every morning. That's what my doctor prescribed and it seems to work.

Nov 14th, 2001 | 12:00 PM

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xchanger

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I don't know why, but for whatever reason I seem to have great bowel movements when I visit Italy. Maybe it's all the pasta and good cooking.

Nov 14th, 2001 | 12:06 PM

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Doc

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Lots of fruit and veggies, a glass of beer or wine and if that doesn't do the trick, try metamucil every day.

Nov 14th, 2001 | 12:06 PM

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interesting

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Interesting--I never considered that the country that one finds oneself in can determine one's bowel movements! I spend time between France, England, and the U.S. on business and can honestly say that I haven't experienced a difference.

Nov 14th, 2001 | 12:07 PM

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xchanger

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Try Italy! You just might be pleasantly surprised! Caio!

Nov 14th, 2001 | 12:10 PM

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california kate

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My husband and I just returned from Greece and the Aegean. We both enjoyed good, regular bowel movements during the entire trip. The bidet took some getting used to though...

Nov 14th, 2001 | 12:37 PM

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You know, I've been trying to recall bowel movements that I've had while on vacation either here or overseas and I can honestly say I can't remember. Compared with the other posters, I guess I've missed out on something!

Nov 14th, 2001 | 01:20 PM

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It's not clear to me how bowel movements relate to the subject of travel. Yes, it's important for all of us to have good, regular bowel movements, but that's true regardless of whether we're traveling or not.

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