IBS attack from SLIM FAST!??????

[Flik22]

Hello all, I stupidly tried a slim fast shake yesterday and well let's say I have had chronic diarreah ever since ! My question is how long can an attack last ? I know I have a milk sensivity but can tolerate cheese and butter so though one shake to try would be ok! Obvs not, I'm honestly raining out my bum every time I take a step or sip of fluid ? Is this normal for an ibs attack? I can't move or do anything which is not ideal with 3 children here ! Xx any advice on how to calm my toilet trips would be most appreciated ? I'm tryin to not go for loperamide as I'm guessing I've upset myself and it needs to clear my system! but to just pop to park or something would be nice ! No chance here as i can't keep 5 mins off loo ! Xx

[Ruralquirks]

Unfortunately slim fast has a laxative effect and will go straight through your system, but it sounds like there is something else in the shake that has upset your stomach. I would try a rehydration tablet because your body will be dehydrated and needs to get salts, sugar and minerals back into the body. Try that first and see how you go. Something like Dirolayite would be good, just mix the sachet into water and drink. I would say if you're still bad tonight, trying an antidarroheal wouldn't be a bad idea.

[Flik22 in reply to Ruralquirks]

Oh my it certainly does, this is ridiculous ! I can't get over it, it's almost like when I had the prep for a colonoscopy! I will take loperamide if this carries on later today as I just can't keep.on like this , it's horrendeous 😭...many thanks for your reply, when I decided to try slim.fast didn't realise I'd loose half a stone the next day!! Xx

[Ruralquirks in reply to Flik22]

No worries, I hope you're okay xx

[Flik22 in reply to Ruralquirks]

I wish I could say yes but nope still to and fro 🤦‍♀️ im so sore and now feeling very weak and tired 😪. I've sent a snotty email to slim fast telling them they should warn you of this ! Xx

[Ruralquirks in reply to Flik22]

Good for you! Have you taken any Imodium? I would take Imodium and some rehydration sachets xxx

[Flik22 in reply to Ruralquirks]

Not as yet I'm trying to let it ride out today 🙏🤞 I want to go out tomorrow so ill.dose up then if I'm stil going, goodness me I hope not I'm in agony right now ! 😪😪. Tempted with a glass of wine though 🙋😱xx

[BabsyWabsy in reply to Flik22]

Oddly enough, I find a glass of dry white wine will settle my guts. It was recommended to me by a friend who was a senior nurse at the time.

[Flik22 in reply to BabsyWabsy]

I believe it does too! Problem with me is I want to drink the bottle ! Haha!!x

[Suecoo66 in reply to BabsyWabsy]

Wine gives me a stomach ache

[BabsyWabsy in reply to Suecoo66]

Red wine goes straight through.

[Sue_53]

Something similar happened to me a few weeks ago after drinking Kefir (milk based) I should of known better than to drink it as I normally steer clear of dairy unless it’s in something baked, or a dribble in a tea. Mine lasted 5 days, but I probably made mine worse by having tea with milk the first 2 days. My gp Has told me to steer clear of all dairy for 6 weeks, then try to introduce it slowly, in baked goods. I also ended up with fissures, from constantly going. Hope yours has eased now x

[Flik22 in reply to Sue_53]

Really! I'm the same only in baked.goods or cheese and butter, this is horrific! I'm still going now and I have taken loperamide and co codamol! My lower left side hurts ! Just want to cry! Xx least I have a rough idea how long this could last, I'm going like every half hour ?? But did manage to sleep through its only when I'm awake ??.🤷Xx

[Sue_53 in reply to Flik22]

Every half an hour sounds about right, although a few times it was every 5 minutes, like someone quickly turned a tap on and off, and yes just like the good old colonoscopy prep 🤮 First 2 nights, I did go a few times. My mistake’s, apart from the tea was gulping water and diorylite, just sip them really slowly. I lost 8 pounds over the 5 days, it was bloody awful. It should be better within 72 hours, according to my gp, but again I was stupid having tea and gulping drinks. Got to the point where I didn’t think it would stop, but it did. It drained me so much but I didn’t feel ill at all with it, so strange. Maybe speak to your doctor if you’re worried x

[Flik22 in reply to Sue_53]

Exactly the same I don't feel ill but drained and weak are creeping up on me ! I can't believe this after one shake! It's crazy! It's nice to know I'm not the only this has happened too, I have sent a snotty email to slim fast !! Xx also started on loperamide and cocodamol for my aches and pains ! Xx

[Sue_53 in reply to Flik22]

Funnily enough, I’m glad I’ve found someone else it has happened to (no offence, wouldn’t wish it on anyone) I honestly thought at one point I was seriously ill. I’m glad you’ve emailed them. I, for one won’t be touching anything dairy based again. Can you pop back on here tomorrow and let me know how you are getting on? x

[Flik22 in reply to Sue_53]

I will.do 💖. I'm going 100% dairy free too as this has been a big wake up call for me ! Xx

[Flik22 in reply to Sue_53]

Hi Sue! So yesterday I over loaded on loperamide and cocodamol to try and stop my constant going, this helped for me.to go to a friend's last night , I now feel the tablets are wearing off and I'm starting to feel poorly again so I guess it's not all out of my system! We shall see how tonight / tomorrow go! Xx

[Sue_53 in reply to Flik22]

At least you got a bit of a break from it. How many days has it been now? x

[Flik22 in reply to Sue_53]

It started Monday afternoon! Let it run it's cause Tuesday and started tablets yesterday morning , it's definitely coming back, my guts are gurgling and all sorts 😪😪 I've started on some probiotics to give me some good gut health! Xx

[Sue_53 in reply to Flik22]

Hopefully it should all stop soon 🙁 Let me know how it goes x

[Suecoo66]

I tried Slimfast once and it causes diarrhoea, take some loperamide and drink plenty of water

[Flik22 in reply to Suecoo66]

It's awful isn't it, this should be a warning label! I'm not happy.after just one shake and my days have been wiped out ! Xx

[Emubird]

Slimfast is terrible for giving wind. I would have griping pains it contains something to bloat you up to make you feel full. Don’t go there!