Experiences with

Imodium IBS Relief

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 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

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

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

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

Hi since trying buscapan for 2 weeks I have in last few days woken up with explosive diarrhoea overflow. I decided last Monday I would not take imodium but yesterday was shocking 11 trips to loo with runs. Drank 2 liters of water to keep hydrated I'm nearly 76 feel week. Kidney Disease. Rehydration

Hey All, first time posting, I’ve had ibsd for over 10 years now and I have the occasional flare up which I deal with, however since Christmas when I was caught short on a walk my anxiety has been through the roof with going out and worrying about getting caught short again. I have been on Citalopram

I will be starting the prep for my Bone Marrow Transplant (June 27) Friday. I have 5 days of chemo starting Friday this week, with a rest day before the BMT. Apprehension has been growing in me but it is balanced by others that have successfully made this journey. Also, my Drs. And team give an

Male, for the Last 4 years have suffered from IBS -D ( mainly diarrhoea )diagnosis after colonoscopy & associated blood tests I was advised by a specialist to take Imodium (loperamide) daily after first poo, I follow the FODMAP diet & LOW insoluble fibre. And try to eat Prebiotic foods e.g Oats, also

Anyone out there struggling with tenesmus? Been experiencing urgency for 3 months virtually nonstop. Only a couple of days relief here and there. Also it gets worse whenever I walk or stand, if I sit all day I am usually fine. Also seems to get worse after a shower or after bm. Tried everything from

Having found a Late Side Effects clinic thanks to this site around November 2023 I am so pleased with where I’m at. I’ve had the ‘poo’ tests done. There is nothing showing there. No IBS or IBD. I’ve had my kidneys scanned. Some scarring but no damage and fully functional. I’ve had my bladder function