I've had IBS-d for 10 years now and have a good understanding of the illness and how it affects me. However 2 weeks ago, after having Sunday tea, one hour after eating I had explosive d - lasted 1 hour - and since then my stomach hasn't settled. I have gurgling then it feels like someone is squeezing my gut and then I have to run to the loo- this happens every few days and in between I have little appetite, loose bowel movement (but not D). This is not my usual flare up - it's definitely not a food intolerance - is it just another form of IBS or a bug? Either way i am dreading Xmas dinner! Help
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Hi I have Ibs d it's hard to say for sure as this time of the year throws my stomache into chaos. I do know there is a bug which involves explosive d but it usually only lasts a day or two. It really sucks I know but I find if I have had a bug it can take weeks to get back on track. Maybe try increasing your Imodium intake, I find green tea and camomile tea help to settle my stomache and I also take a multivitamin every day. Hope this helps
If it is a tummy bug then a "travellers" digestive supplement might help. Biocare Travelguard was recomended to me once, it contains probiotics and oils with natural antibacterial properties, such as garlic and oregano. I don't think there's anything too harsh in there that could make it worse. There are probably similar things on the market, this is just the one that I've heard of.
I've had my IBS-D go crazy this Christmas! I've been feeling awful with constant D and nausea for four days now and it's definitely not a stomach bug I have as I'd be laid up in bed right now and for another two weeks if it was a bug, based on past experiences! All I've been able to do is pop a few more loperamide than I usually need and a lot more buscopan for the cramps. Like Lynne said above, I take a multivitamin everyday because my GP said that with D you need to make sure you're still getting all your vitamins and minerals
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