Glad to hear it was nothing serious and your doctor was able to pinpoint the cause .
May 28
This might be nothing , but please go see your doctor to make sure .
May 25
Bleeding is definitely not a normal bowel problem, get it checked out immediately. I had bowel bleeding and it took a few months for them to find the source and I wound up needing a small bowel resection.
May 25
Bowel issues are very common with MS — up to 70% of people living with MS experience them. However, bleeding is not something to brush off or consider "normal," and it's important to speak with a healthcare provider as soon as possible about this symptom. Some MyMSTeam members have shared similar experiences. One member Show Full Answer
Bowel issues are very common with MS — up to 70% of people living with MS experience them. However, bleeding is not something to brush off or consider "normal," and it's important to speak with a healthcare provider as soon as possible about this symptom. Some MyMSTeam members have shared similar experiences. One member noted that on bad days with extreme fatigue, their bowels would "leak" and sometimes bleed. While bowel problems in MS can range from constipation to incontinence, bleeding is a sign that something needs medical attention right away.
A few things that can contribute to bowel issues in MS include:
- Nerve signal disruption between the brain and bowels
- Pelvic floor muscle spasms making it hard to relax during bowel movements
- MS medications, especially opioid pain relievers, which can worsen constipation
- Reduced mobility and fatigue slowing digestion
- Low fluid or fiber intake
Please don't wait on this — rectal bleeding always warrants a prompt visit to your doctor. It's better to get it checked and ruled out than to leave it unaddressed. Your care team can help identify the cause and find the right treatment plan for you.
May 24
I’m on Duloxetine. And naproxen
Combined two cause constipation
May 28
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