Hello! I am new to this organization and have had a colostomy for 25 years (!!). I manage it well via irrigation every other morning and practically have no unexpected BMs. However, I just started Slow Movement Strength Training to avoid osteoporosis, which is like weight lifting but on machines and very very slowly. I have tried it twice and each time I am awakened by unexpected BMs and it almost ruins the next day. I am aware that my core is being impacted but is this normal or should I give up this form of exercise. Thanks so much!
Yrsae67
Dec 10, 2025 7:49 pm
Exercise stimulates bowel movements, which is perfectly normal. Perhaps you just need to get into a new rhythm?
TerryLT
Dec 10, 2025 9:42 pm
I agree, it sounds pretty normal that increased activity in the form of core exercise is stimulating your bowels to move. I'm assuming that with 25 years as an ostomate, you are aware of the hernia risk when exercising your abdominals? As long as you are being careful and taking it slow, I wouldn't stop the exercise, it's good for you. Just get used to a new normal.
Terry
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Posted by: ejbetty
Geekyjen,
Thanks for the reply. I will be seeing my doctor on Friday and mention Entyvio. I did not remain paralyzed for more than 2 days, but it was terrible and I was so scared. The doctors just used alot of xanax and other drugs like that to UN paralyze my joints that were being attacked by the remicade. Turns out I have been diagnosed with LUPUS. It is attacking my nervous system. I had ulcerative colitis in 1996 and they had to remove my colon. Had a J pouch for 10 years, until it started failing. I then got a permanent iliosomy, and I suffer from severe chronic diareha, and I dehydrate frequently. I recently had a proctectomy, and that is when the new autoimmune disorder, Lupus, appeared. I have had two hospital stays now because of the blisters and the paralyzing incident. I will be dealing with this forever now. I have just been working on acceptance.
I love this website because of wonderful people like you!
Betty
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