Yes I experienced that too, first drinking a lot with friends on holidays then again at home and each time after I drank alcohal. At first I thought it was cancer
l also noticed this was happening to me and it REALLY scared me and the thought of going to the doctor was just as scary. but l had a feeling it might be something to do with drinking alcohol as its happened before after a heavy drinking session and even though l wasnt drinking alot i was having a drink or two most night around xmas time. So after weeks of worrying l found this thread and decided to cut back on the alcohol and with in 2-3 days it had stopped. Dont get me wrong l dont plan on been tea total but will cut out the odd drink on an evening and hopefully it will be ok from now on.
thanks to all other posters who pointed me in the right direction by posting there experiences as i had never heard of this happening to others until l Googled it.;-)
I hope you didn't stick with the stool softeners, because your digestive system can become dependent and you'll be in trouble. You should increase your fiber. Two fiber one's a day. You have some gas, but it is better than the alternative.