Bristol Stool Score

Gloria · Post by **Gloria** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 6:06 pm

I found an IBS website with this poll and accompanying chart: http://www.ibsgroup.org/main/poll.shtml

It assigns a number to the type of stool you're having. A drawing of each type of stool is included - no, it's not really gross when you've been spending your days evaluating your stools. LOL

I thought it might be helpful when describing the your stool to your doctor or to members of this board. Only you guys would understand why this is important.

I initially told my GI that I wasn't having D because I thought all D was watery. When I described my stool to him, he said I was definitely having D. So - I hope this helps someone.

sunny · Post by **sunny** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:12 pm

HEY!! THIS WAS INTERESTING? WE COULD DO A POLL ON THIS!!LOL!!

barbaranoela · Post by **barbaranoela** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 7:57 pm

Gloria------Cute pictures---

And yup---I always take a peek to see the shape--and then I call LOUIEEEE wanna see the shape of this one--

I think I have had an Xperience with each shape???very strange--

Barbara---

Post by **tex** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 8:49 pm

A couple of years ago, our own inimitable Sally posted her "Poopies File" in "The Poop Room". No pictures, but there are 39 entries, and the descriptions are pretty vivid. LOL.

http://www.perskyfarms.com/phpBB2/viewtopic.php?t=647

Tex

mle_ii · Post by **mle_ii** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 10:15 pm

So what prize do I get for hitting every number in the Bristol Stool Score? I didn't see any information about where to claim my prize. :(

;-D

MaggieRedwings · Post by **MaggieRedwings** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 6:59 am

Unfortunately I only fit the last 2 spots. Would have been happy to have posted a more "formed Opinion"

Love, Maggie

greengirl78 · Post by **greengirl78** » Mon Mar 03, 2008 7:55 am

Hi Gloria,
Thanks for posting that. I had run across that two days before my colonoscopy, and found it interesting that D is equal to at least 5-7. Things had started to get a bit better for me prior to the test, and I thought I was getting better, but then I read up on the Bristol Stool Scale and found out I was wrong.

It is a great tool to use to discuss with the GI doc.
Thanks again!

JJ · Post by JJ » Mon Mar 03, 2008 10:30 am

Very cool Gloria! Thanks...JJ