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Went to the doctor today. After consultation, he suggests that I gather some stool samples and submit them for testing. He implied that it looks like I have an infection--either bacterial or parasitic. The tests will identify the source and we can go from there. In the meanwhile, I continue to flux and empty. I did a major cleanout last night (in the early morning). There wasn't much of a solidity to anything, but it all came loose. I hope I produce enough based on today's ingestion to fill the test tubes. Getting a sample to distribute into the tubes will be messy--and looks like it won't happen until later tonight (early tomorrow). Fun and games!

My regular PCP was not in this week. Had an on-call substitute. He seemed like a good person. He said I could continue using the Imodium until we get the test results. That makes me feel a bit better but not much. The looseness continues and elimination comes on quickly. It's been a shitty week to say the least.

Trying to eat a lot of fiber to try and help firm up what I'm processing. Apples, grains, vegetables, kefir, cheese and such! After seeing the doctor today I had a brown rice stir fry with veggies. Later in the afternoon I had two cornmeal quesadillas and a plate of black beans. Apple just a while ago! I eating clean if that counts for anything! Saga of the sagging gut! Missed classes today and will probably do the same for the rest of the week. Bummer! But this issue has to be flattened, for sure!

I'm feeling fine! No nausea, cramping, vomiting or pain of any kind! Just very loose and eruptive bowels! Let the testing begin!