Thanks SO MUCH for having the courage to post this thread and to talk about the problems you have been having.

I have had some GI issues that have been going on since April 22nd (I remember the day as it started after completing a tri that day!).

My problems come and go, but sometimes my stool is bloody. It's not consistent though. There are some days though when I have 7-9 bowel movements... and trust me, they aren't small! He said this could be a problem as that means my body isn't digesting any nutrients.

I went to the Dr. yesterday and he is talking antibiotics and then possibly a colonoscopy (? spelling). Which I want to avoid if I can.

I have copied what you posted above and I will be taking it to my Dr. He doesn't see a lot of athletes, so it might be useful. He even mentioned that he wanted to rule out Kron's (? spelling) disease, etc. He suspects it is a bateria problem in my intestines causing all my issues (aka: bowel movements and sometimes bloody stool).

So, thanks for posting this. I've been a bit embarrased by my problem and haven't really talked to too many people about it. Ya know? It's nice to know that I'm not alone.