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chronic diarrhea
I have chronic diarrhea. My MD said there is nothing he can do because of my multiple abdominal surgeries. I am desperate for guidance on how to live with this condition. I requested help from my PCP and she said I need to make peace with my problems. I filed a grievance and was told they would respond in 30 days. I called and they said they would reply in 48 hrs. (has not happened). My blood pressure is extremely high. I don't know what OTC meds to take, how to manage my diet, enemas, exercises, etc. I am going crazy and need help.
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No wonder your blood pressure is elevated! Mine would be, too, if I had to deal with medical “professionals” like the ones you have encountered!
If you are able to, please find another PCP. The one you have now is very insensitive, to say the least!
If you have diarrhea, enemas are not the answer. In addition to the BRAT (Bananas, Rice, Applesauce and Toast) diet, add some cheese (real cheese - not the processed kind) to your daily diet too.
https://www.health.com/condition/digestive-health/diarrhea-home-remedies
Thank you. My situation is complicated. I have had multiple surgeries starting with a colon resection for a urostomy upon bladder removal (cancer). Several hernias developed along with a torturous colon. Then aggressive radiation when bladder cancer returned which burned my rectum. Then a sepsis scar tissue issue requiring life-saving surgery. Rectum has no strength and is overly sensitive. I've seen a nutritionist with some good advice but inner working/gut bacteria seems to have a mind of its own. I take tons of immodium then have to use an enema after a couple of days. Otherwise, it is just non-stop. Never heard of the BRAT diet. Sounds intriguing. I'll give it a try. Thanks for you help. I live in a small town and Kaiser PCP is on a rotation no never see the same one twice.
@rashida Having become more sensitive to dairy in my old age, I find eating cheese to actually trigger diarrhea. Perhaps different kinds of cheeses would make a difference.
I have had chronic diarrhea for a year and a half. It is finally somewhat under control. Still no diagnosis. I finally got serious about taking psyllium husk. I kept going on and off, but it takes weeks of consistency for it to help. It at least thickens the watery diarrhea so that helps you to control it more. Hope this helps. I also started taking colestipol 2gm at night and am taking omeprazole 20mg for three months. I’m just starting to eat more vegetables. I eat mostly squash, carrots, and fennel. I have been eating mostly lean meat and carbs like rice and noodles to control things. Good Luck! I sounds like you’ve had a tough time of it.
thank you. I'll look into those meds. Could work for me.
My rectum is dysfunctional from aggressive radiation so I have no control of watery or soft.