poo leakage when running

[GCTrailRunner]

I have always had some intestinal issues when I ran long races - longer than 20 or so miles. Well the last two years it didn't matter what distance I run, two miles will cause some leakage. Any ideas of what the issue might be? Of course now since I have had cdiff I am more concerned about spores getting on my clothes even though I tested negative about 2 months ago. I feel as if when I have a BM not everything comes out which is the reason I am having problems. Has anyone else had issues with this? If so, is there something that helped? I love running and after being sick with this crud and not being able to function like a normal human being while sick....running makes me feel like my normal self again.

[AllisS]

I think this might be what some drs call a "pelvic floor" issue. Some recommend biofeedback exercises. Another possibility: try a fiber supplement such as Metamucil. It now comes in wafers as well as powder form.

[GCTrailRunner]

Thanks AllisS - My midwife had mentioned possibly trying Metamucil 8 months ago and I never tried it. After having C-Diff - I was afraid of using anything that might give me D but it is worth trying. Running is something I really love and if I continue to have issues (even with really low mileage) I am not sure what I will do. It keeps me sane.

[AllisS]

Hi Gloria, I'm sending you a private message (PM) on this topic.

Allison

[seekingcure]

My GI recommended a fiber supplement to "normalize" and "bulk up" the stool, not for constipation or anything like that. I have IBS-D. I tolerate Citrucel better than other fibers (less gas and bloating), but several onsite have had good results with Metamucil or Benefiber.