Is she having problems with going or in pain from her hemorrhoids? - sm

Posted: Oct 31st, 2021 - 5:19 pm In Reply to: I moved in with my 83 YO mother to help take care of - her. All she talks about is her bowels

I would ask her these questions. If she’s not and just likes talking about her BMs then maybe change the subject. Lol. I worked with a doctor who told me about his dad having calendars around himself home and even one in his shop so he could note his BMs on them. Lmbo.

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