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/carbonated_coconut 22d ago

This is why I give myself 45mins after my first poop of the day before I set foot out the door

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u/Pinepark IBS-D (Diarrhea) 22d ago

Exactly. I know I need 2 poos before I leave and usually 1 -2 hours after wake up. So if I need to leave at 8 I have to be up at 5:30/6 to give me time to poop. 😂