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How do you manage daily life with IBS-D?
Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 30, 2022 | Replies (182)Comment receiving replies
I totally understand!
The answers are yes to all of the above. I was treated with numerous IBS-D meds that didn’t help at all. The lomotil and dicyclomine was the only thing that kinda helped and even then wasn’t a perfect answer. I was accused of being addicted to lomotil. It was beyond humiliating.
I wouldn’t even venture a guess at the number of underwear left in the trash in bathrooms across the US and Canada. It was “gallows humor” in my family.
There’s not much that embarrasses me!!! The enzyme replacement therapy has been an absolute miracle in my life.
No more accidents and no more abdominal pain, nausea and cramping anymore.
I can now eat all the fresh, healthy foods I desire w/o fear of an accident. I used to just skip eating when I was working so as to prevent an accident.
I do have to avoid sugar…and by that I mean anything processed with sugar. I CAN eat ALL the fresh fruit that I want, just not desserts. Added sugars (simple) carbs are digested in the stomach and require another kind of enzyme.
I just got prefer to avoid desserts so I don't have to take ANOTHER medication…but I’m happy to avoid desserts. I CAN eat baked goodies that I prepare using Stevia, so I’m a happy camper.
Now, like I said, I’m not a dr or health professional of ANY kind.
Just a caring soul that is hoping and praying that you will find the answers to get you thriving!!!
I’m still getting used to my new “life”!!! I started the Enzyme replacement therapy in January and I’m still reveling in my newfound freedom. I joined a gym to build muscle to protect and cover my bones and am looking forward to wearing shorts and swimsuits this summer since I will no longer look like a refugee!!!
I KNOW it’s hard, but try to keep a sense of humor too! My loving family is just as happy as I am to finally have a normal life that’s not governed by my colon! ❤️🩹
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I will be looking into the epi. I was just trying g to give my body a chance to reset itself after having a diseased gallbladder and removal 41/2 Months ago. I had a Giant Schnauzer that had chronic diarrhea and after many vet visits and finally taking her through the Vets at UCD we found she had EPI. She also had B12 deficiency. I had to put digestive enzymes in her food 30 mind. before eating and a B12 injection once a week. I remember the miraculous turn around in her life. That was 30 years ago! I didn’t even think about humans getting it until several years ago. Thank you for answering those questions. Since gallbladder removal the major difference in my poop is its now brown instead of drk gol or mustard color. If the rest doesn’t straighten up soon, Iam going to ask to be checked for EPI. I have always had IBS-D since I was in my 20's and used alot of Imodium without getting addicted to it. What a stupid thing to be accused of...obviously a very ignorant person. I will keep you in the loop as to what is happening.