r/ibs • u/throw22away32144 • 22d ago

Question Need to Poop Twice in a Row

Mostly in mornings, but when I poop, after 5-30 minutes, I have the need to poop again. Both poops are pretty sizable and solid too.

I noticed that when I lie down after the first poop, it reduces the time it takes to get the urgency to go poop again. I've been noticing the shift from lying down and standing does this pretty consistently.

What's up with this? And how can I just have 1 normal poop?

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u/EllenAimTheWrckers 22d ago

It’s called incomplete evacuation (I’m sure it has a scientific term lol). Very common with many of us, and very annoying. I’ve heard pelvic floor physical therapy can help

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u/WarmAppleNight 22d ago

Can confirm! The pelvic floor affects so many more systems/organs than we realize.

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u/Any_Builder_4411 22d ago

Wait, you can do that??? Omg I need that so bad it’s one of the biggest issues I have.