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Bowel urgency: Any suggestions?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Jun 5, 2023 | Replies (66)
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@lwbarker
I have taken Bentyl(Dicyclomine) for decades for IBS, GERD, bile duct problems, autoimmune colitis and celiac artery stenosis. Definitely my go to drug.
It is anticholinergic and I get dry mouth.
I think you got good recommendations- pelvic floor strengthening is very important in helping you hold it in until you reach a toilet.
On and off I also have same problem, mostly if I have a recurrence of the colitis.
Therefore, I always have to know where the toilets are when I’m out. I also often wear an incontinence pad.
You can also try taking Imodium before leaving home.

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lwbarker | @lwbarker | Mar 4, 2023

Thank you for all that! And that’s pretty much what I have come to as well. Very comforting to know someone else has my same routine. Ive had diverticulitis and stay off gluten…my brother has celiac and likely mother too. And I do take an Imodium also if my morning elimination is iffy. Do you take Bentyl daily or depending on your activity plan?

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