My "regular" bowel movements are spaced approximately 2-3 days apart. On occassion I take a stool softener (if more than 3 days has passed) and it works overnight. Last week, after 4 days (no stool softener), I had a bowel movement and when I stood up to flush, I noticed that the water was bright red and there was a teaspoon size pool of blood at the bottom of the bowl. But since then, I have had several movements and have passed absolutely no blood at all. Also, I have had some vertigo every day for a number of weeks mostly when waking, or looking up. I do no see how these two symptoms can be related, but I would like a professional opnion. I am a 62 year old female with No insurance and currently umemployed so I am hoping you have some ideas. Thank you so much