Experiences with

Imodium A-D

There’s an old saying that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and that’s very true in relation to your health, including that of your skin. For most people, their skincare routine is all about what cleaners, toners and moisturizers they use. But, that’s only a very small part. Your diet is not only

Tobacco affects your looks😫 Everything stinks! From your skin to your whole house, your clothes, your fingers and your breath 😷 Tobacco causes teeth to yellow and creates excess dental plaque, which in turn causes bad breath. Smoking makes your skin wrinkly, which prematurely ages you. Depleting

About six week ago I ate some beetroot which what I think caused a flare up of IBS (never diagnosed) . I started to get diarrhea and cramping. After 2 weeks I went to the pharmacy and took buscopan and one tablet of imodium. This helped solidify the BM. But a day or two afterwards on going to the toilet

I was admitted in June with ALT of almost 3000 and bilirubin 130, jaundiced and ill. After ultra sound, CT scan and biopsy , moderate hepatitis with mild fibrosis was found . Possible causes alcohol (I did drink, probably unhealthy levels but not dangerous eg 30 units a week) or drug injury (I had

I just put most of the following in my profile but seems useful for this post: PMR diagnosed Feb 2018. Started pred 15mg x 4 weeks, 12.5mg x 2 weeks, then 1mg taper, 10mg thru 5mg every 4 weeks. Had various aches and pains throughout, not just the typical PMR pain. Fatigue, back pain 2 days after 4.5mg

I have IBS-D and have three really good weeks however four days ago I made a GF chicken meal which included peanut butter. since then I have had severe diarrhoea, bloating and stomach cramps. I have put this down to the peanuts and mild spices but thought I would be getter better by now. I take mint

I had suggested this was a possible option for pts losing access to PEG. Thanks to member zvinkovic who has direct knowledge and posted: "I thought Roferon is discontinued? Because I was on Roferon and only got Pegasys because Roferon was discontinued" Here is the summary I wrote in that thread.

I just wanted to post an update for my IBS journey. I was recently invited to a celebratory work dinner with my bosses and colleagues to a nearby restaurant. I haven't really confided in them about my IBS symptoms (which have gotten much better but I still get symptoms and flare ups, alongside anxiety

In some recent threads this has come up in context of the PEG shortage and there is some confusion. For those interested here are some thoughts on MPN interferon versions. -- There are a many different types of IFNs, with various Greek letters and type classes. For MPNs only two among these many

Hi everyone, this is my first post on this group. I've been an IBS sufferer now for 5 years. A big part of my IBS is constipation and I tend to have bowel leakage which can be really stressful at times. I'm just wondering about something and hope someone here can help advise me. I need to take Fyobgel

First, thank you to all of people that send me encouraging comments. I understand in your heart and minds the empathy and wishful thoughts everyone has on this sight. My intentions for posting my experience is educational in the hopes many that may be presented with similar situation could learn from

My husband is 2.5 years post kidney transplant. He has done well up until recently when he began having chronic diarrhea. This went on for 6 days before he was hospitalized due to severe dehydration. After every test under the sun and 6 days of IV fluids, his kidney function levels climbed back up to

There’s an old saying that it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and that’s very true in relation to your health, including that of your skin. For most people, their skincare routine is all about what cleaners, toners and moisturizers they use. But, that’s only a very small part. Your diet is not only

Hello!! I’m back after not posting for years (I got too disheartened and gave up on a diagnosis until it just got too bad to ignore) with potentially some news. I was called in for an ultrasound and for the first time, the technician held my hands and told me she believes she can clearly see evidence

hi there I seem to remember in my distant past that I was told not to take Imodium due to my diverticulosis is that the right word? LOL? Is there a reason for this? I also have IBS I stay gluten-free and dairy free. I find it helps slightly. I have a lot of nausea, I took an Imodium a week ago and I

Started Aug 2023 with clioquinol +zinc, weekly Vitamin A infusions. Added Ivermectine in Sept My naturopath measures "Nagalase" count instead of PSA. 1.55....... 10/25/23. 1.37......1/10/24. 1.12......4/2/24 Nagalase count is in the normal range- less than 1....... 8/2/24 I'll have

Recently, a family member came to visit us. I hadn't seen her for a long time so I was quite excited. On the first day, we had planned to go travel somewhere, but on the day, I felt really sick with an IBS flare up, so I couldn't make it, and instead joined them for dinner at my parent's home. On the

I am home. I was released on Tuesday day+19. Yes, this is a significant earlier leave of hospital care than expected. The last day was busier than expected. I had an infusion of magnesium and RBCs. The Red Blood Cells was to move up anticipation of coming back on Thursday; labs, possible RBC infusion

I have IBS have done since I was a child. I try to navigate it through eating plain foods. It never works for long. Here is what I can’t work out though …. I am literally 7 stone heavier than I should be, I go to the toilet desperately sometimes a few days a week but I take Imodium several days a week

Just this minute back from Italy (3.40am) a very stressful and sad trip (not a holiday). Temperatures were 39 degrees C, extreme weather warning was issued, difficult to cope but managed to get respite from Air Con at hotel and hospital. Last 2 days I have had diarrhea (from something I ate, does not