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Anyone eating Imodium like pez to get control of watery/oily bowel movements? I consume 4 to 6 daily and am never constipated. I’ve had a colonoscopy, dr says nothing wrong at that end. Let’s run more test that cost more money. I said no and started taking Imodium then.

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xjrs profile image
xjrs

Let me know if you want me to pm you with some tips about IBS in general so you don't need to consume so much imodium.

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Dancer0907 in reply to xjrs

Yes please 🙂

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Lactosebitb

Hello - years ago I needed to take probably 6 to 8 Immodium per day to get thru the work day (and I did this for years). Then I started taking a probiotic and taking note of which food caused problems. It has been more than 10 yrs+ since I have taken an immodium. Try finding a probiotic - even lactose free yogurt - and seem if that is enough to change the gut flora in your stomach. Also try and find some form of meditation or relaxation - its often the mind that controls the gut - even 10minutes a day will help. Best of luck.

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Jruefle1969 in reply to Lactosebitb

Thanks. Feedback is helpful

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Lactosebitb in reply to Jruefle1969

Don't lose faith - you can conquer this. Best of luck

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BabsyWabsy

Does this happen a short while after you have eaten? Especially anything fatty? If so, consider Bile Acid Malabsorption. It is relatively common, is rarely considered by doctors, but can be improved by taking a sequestrant such as Colestepol (UK).

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Elmacho73 in reply to BabsyWabsy

agree.

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Batteria

Just introduce sauerkraut and kimchi into your diet. And anything pickled, marinated or fermented. Keep off fresh fruit and vegetables for a couple of weeks and see what happens. My stool is always well formed now after 42 years of uncontrollable diarrhoea. Buona fortuna. Bx

Archway Coconut Macaroon Cookies. I don't know why, but they help.

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Scooter5525

Had diarrhea most of my life have used Imodium since it came out. Started Metamucil a few months ago. Not a cure but has helped a lot. Down to 1 Imodium most days or none.

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Madwoman88

i take 12-18 in days I need to go out 😔

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