Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Riding?

[Bike Chick]

Well I had to look that one up and apparently giardiasis is also known as beaver fever. I have never heard of this but it is quite a nasty little parasite. How horrible.

My morning urge to go to the bathroom will hit by just putting bike shorts on. I kid you not. I don't care if it's 4 am or 6 am, if I haven't made my morning bathroom trip yet, it will hit when the bike shorts go on. I am also late to work most mornings because I wait to go to the bathroom before I leave on my run. If I don't, it will hit when I'm a mile or more from home. A friend of mine calls it "prairie dogging."

I've had stomach problems for years and never have been regular. I was diagnosed with diverticulitis after spending 5 days in the hospital several years ago. I never thought I would be so up close and personal with my bowel functions but I have to really watch my diet and pay close attention to my colon. Being regular is a must and I've been thru fiber supplements, stool softeners, etc. trying to find the right combination. I am doing well with magnesium and Align at night before bed, daily exercise, proper diet and lots of water. If I get off my schedule or don't eat right, then I'm in trouble. The doctor said they would need to remove a portion of my colon if my colon flared up again so I have to be careful. Does it seem women have these problems more than men? You could set a clock by DH and DS!