Constant Diarrhea

Posted by suzanne2 @suzanne2, Jun 17, 2020

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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Profile picture for paulhernandez @paulhernandez

I just went to the er were I found out I have colitis they gave me 5 different mods to fight the infection they said my while intestines were inflammed..now i have diariah so bad like every 15 minutes all day i have to use the rest room..is there anything I can do to stop diariah ?

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Bless You. Have you tried over the counter Imodium? It works great for diarrhea. Praying as this has to be miserable for you.

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Profile picture for paulhernandez @paulhernandez

I just went to the er were I found out I have colitis they gave me 5 different mods to fight the infection they said my while intestines were inflammed..now i have diariah so bad like every 15 minutes all day i have to use the rest room..is there anything I can do to stop diariah ?

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Feel very sorry for you, this has happened to me-mine started when I started taking Magnesium supplements because I have a huge Mg deficiency, I still take an Immodium tablet with breakfast every day so I am suggesting you start on these, you can purchase them over the counter but my Doctor prescribes - good luck- feel for you!

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Profile picture for taonamission @taonamission

I've had chronic diarrhea for a year and 2 months. I've been seeing a gastroenterologist since December 2020. I've been tested for celiac, c diff, crohn's, diverticulitis, colitis, and pancreatitis. I had a colonoscopy in January with nothing showing, and biopsy not revealing micro inflammation.

I sought gastroenterology help after imodium quit working. I've been on Cholestyramine, xifaxin, Creon, and Lomotil, all with no effect.

I'm going to get a second opinion at a different clinic soon. I feel like the current gastroenterologist is just throwing pills at me to see if anything works. I really want to get to the bottom of why this is happening, not just band aid pills. It's been suggested that this is all because of stress. I'm seeing a counselor to help with that, but so far no relief. Actually my condition is stressful in itself. I have to bathroom map, and it's affecting my relationship with my husband. I'm desperate for answers. Anyone else have this with the absence of all the regular gastro/digestive diseases?

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I have the same problem! Not liquid, but numerous small or larger pieces, anywhere from 3 to 6 times per day. I had a kidney transplant 11/29/23 and still take 10 meds/day which may contribute? Most of my poops are in the morning, and if have many shopping errands, I will wear depends to be safe. This seems to be my new normal.

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