How do you manage daily life with IBS-D?

Posted by pjss48 @pjss48, Dec 11, 2018

I have IBS with diarrhea. I'm taking med for it. Had several bowel movements already today. How do you get things done in house and go out on errands and going to Dr appointments? Driving me crazy!

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pjss48 | @pjss48 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @pjss48 I'm sorry to hear that your meds are no longer working for your IBS-D,..." + (show)

My Dr is going to do a sigmoidoscopy. Hope nothing more serious is shown

Kari Ulrich, Alumna Mentor | @kariulrich | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "I have ibsd and having diarrhea a lot. I'm on bentyl and immodium. Can they quit..." + (show)

I use fiber gummies at bedtime, they seem to help. Frustrating when diarrhea takes over your life. I am sorry you are going through this.

pjss48 | @pjss48 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "I have ibsd and having diarrhea a lot. I'm on bentyl and immodium. Can they quit..." + (show)

How many times a day do you use it?

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "I used Metamucil tonight" + (show)

It might take several days of Metamucil use before you notice a change, @pjss48

guthealth | @guthealth | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "About the same" + (show)

Also remember that we just came out of holidays when we tend to go out to eat, eat more carbs, drink
alcohol, etc. You may be having a flair. As for fiber, my nutritionist recommended NutriSource, which is guar gum fiber. I take Florastor and Align daily. If you are experiencing diarrhea, try limiting carbs, sugar and grains. Avoid the potatoes, wheat toast, rice and apple sauce so often recommended. Try bananas, soft scrambled eggs, puréed carrots and chicken broth. Try for a few days and see if it helps you. Calling your GI doctor sounds like great advice. Hope you feel better soon. I know how debilitating the stomach gas, pain and diarrhea can be.

pjss48 | @pjss48 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "Immodium and probiotics" + (show)

About the same

pjss48 | @pjss48 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "I have ibsd and having diarrhea a lot. I'm on bentyl and immodium. Can they quit..." + (show)

I used Metamucil tonight

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "Immodium and probiotics" + (show)

@pjss48 You might check with your doctor and see if a fiber supplement would be helpful.

pjss48 | @pjss48 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @hopeful33250 "Hello @pjss48 I'm sorry to hear that your meds are no longer working for your IBS-D,..." + (show)

Immodium and probiotics

Teresa, Volunteer Mentor | @hopeful33250 | Feb 3, 2020

In reply to @pjss48 "I have ibsd and having diarrhea a lot. I'm on bentyl and immodium. Can they quit..." + (show)

Hello @pjss48

I'm sorry to hear that your meds are no longer working for your IBS-D, I'm sure that is worrisome. As I am not a medical professional, just a patient like you, I can't explain why you are having this problem now. Have you contacted your doctor yet to inquire about this?

Just wondering: What other products do you use for the diarrhea? Has your doctor suggested anything else like a fiber supplement to help firm up the stools? Sometimes that is helpful.

I would encourage you to contact your doctor's office and see what they suggest. Will you let me know how you are doing?

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