Imodium and severe abdominal pain

[Dunx1977]

Hi guys,

Not the loveliest of topics but a couple of days ago I had the runs but also wanted to go out for a 'run' so decided to pop an imodium and all would be grand 👌

I don't think I've taken anything imodium like for years and so tend to have loose stools now and then due to IBS and anxiety tummy! 😔

I did get out for my run and was pretty impressed with myself but 24 hours later I started having severe lower abdominal pain and nausea which then turned into sickness and the runs... which bedded me all day yesterday and although the pain has subsided I still feel 100% wiped out!!

Anyone ever had anything like this before? I didn't want to bother NHS 24 with this as I knew it wasn't terribly urgent but the pain and the quick onset really scared me and although I very rarely take pills for ANYTHING I did need to take painkillers yesterday to ease the pain.

Thanks in advance for any response or advice 👌👍

[bantam12]

Possibly nothing to do with taking Imodium, sounds more like a stomach bug or food poisoning but if you are concerned call out of hours for advice.

[Dunx1977 in reply to bantam12]

Thanks for taking the time to reply 👍 since the pain has eased I don't want to bother out of hours with it, but if the pain continues I'll definitely be calling my Dr tomorrow 👌