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Experiencing Alternating constipation and diarrhea
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Amtee Sex: F Data Quality: 3 stars Pain: Most Fatigue: Most Sleep: All Stiffness: All function: Little external_stress: Some Stickman: all Description:F42y FM:9y Dx Amtee ▼ First Symptom: 01/97 Dx: 08/04
MargotGlass Data Quality: 2 stars Sex: Female Age: 29y Condition: Systemic Lupus Erythematosus 4 additional condition(s) Quality of Life: Social: Moderate Mental: Moderate Physical: Mild I am: Very bad MargotGlass ▼ First Symptom: 01/09 Dx: 05/09
OneHotMamaDespiteRA Data Quality: 1 star Sex: Female Age: 40y Condition: RA (Rheumatoid Arthritis) 2 additional condition(s) Quality of Life: Social: Moderate Mental: Moderate Physical: Mild I am: Bad OneHotMamaDespiteRA ▼ First Symptom: 03/03 Dx: 03/03

Alternating constipation and diarrhea Report

Although most episodes of constipation or diarrhea are benign and self-limited, the evaluation and management of patients with chronically altered bowel habits can be a considerable challenge. A small minority of these patients have an identifiable disorder with a specific treatment.

What we've learned from patients who report Alternating constipation and diarrhea

Symptom severities

Severe	2
Moderate	10
Mild	3
None	5

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Alternating constipation and diarrhea

What patients report taking for the purpose of treating Alternating constipation and diarrhea
Reason	# Patients	Percentage of patients
Equate Stool Softener	1
Imodium	1
Nature's Way Slippery Elm	1
Pristiq	1

Last updated: May 23, 2013