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Constant Diarrhea
Anyone here have constant diarrhea? I practically live on lomotil pills. I know my nerves play somewhat of a role but not always. Some days I live in the bathriom.
I have never had a diagnosis for my problem.
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It could be IBS. See a doctor.
I have had IBSD ever since I had my gall bladder removed many years ago. I was given librax and to take Medimucil - 4-5 tablets per day - not all at once. I was able to keep it somewhat in control until this past June and then it got pretty bad. I now see an integrated doctor and also a gastroenterologist. You really should get some help and get a diagnosis - very important to see what is actually going on.
Have you been checked for Celiac Disease?
Or Crohn's? I have had sudden bouts of bad diarrhea lately and have found ordinary canning pectin a superb way to shut it down without keeping any pathogens which might be contributing within your body. Remembered my mother scrapping a raw apple to give my baby sister when she had diarrhea.
I am also taking Meta Mucil and it has helped a lot
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2 ReactionsHow much do you take..Orange or plain..how do you mix?
Have you tried eliminating certain foods from your diet. I’ve had a colon resection and one your later had COVID. I believe I have long haul COVID issue. I take Immodium about once or twice a week.
I elevated wheat bread from my diet and my stomach issue is so much better.
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1 ReactionWhile trying to figure out how to end the diarrhea, please take care of your nutritional needs since the diarrhea can lead to malnutrition: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/23384810/
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1 ReactionTry replacing ammonium with pectin (the kind you make jams and jellies with) say 1 TBS in small cup of water. Easier on your microbiome and gut and ushers our any pathogen while nonetheless stopping you up quite safely. I find it works like a charm.
in reply to @suzanne2 I too have this problem and also use lomotil. I have a host of other problems, and it has been suggested that I undergo another colonoscopy to determine if my ulcerative colitis has returned or not. Having said this, the constant diarrhea is exhausting in so many ways. I am so sorry about your problem. The stomach doctor wants me to take over the counter products on a regular basis in an effort to control the diarrhea, but it does not work for me. He has also suggested I take Bentyl around the clock, but I don't want to do this either because it makes me sleepy. I take it when I need it.
I understand that one's diet may be a contributing factor, but I have not found the perfect meal yet. I hope that you do. Best of luck