Malabsorption syndrome
I wondered if my body could be getting any benefit from food at all, or the supplements I take (vitamins/CQ10/Krill oil/calcium) since i have 4-6 bowel movements a day. I am 6 1/2 yrs post treatment and this is the only side effect I have. I am able to make it to the bathroom, but cant dilly dally about it. And my stools are solid, unlike the first couple years.
I had my vitamin D levels checked 3 months ago, for bone health since I am 58 and have osteopeni in my spine. My levels were 27. My GP told me to start taking higher levels of vitamin D and have the levels rechecked in 3 months. So, i went last week and my levels are now 57. So, i am going to assume that means that my body DOES absorb my supplements and probably DOES absorb & get nutrients from my food, right?
I just didnt figure with as much pooping as i do during the day, that my food has time to actually benefit my body.
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