This is what I'm quickly realizing - it's a delicate balance. I'm also on Hydroxyurea for Thrombocytosis and among the typical side effects are bloating and diarrhea. We're still in the figuring out the dosage stage on that one (it was diagnosed from one of the many blood tests done while determining what gut ailment I have. . . ). Additionally, I'm dealing with Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency - again diagnosed during the process of figuring out the gut - and the symptoms of that disease include bloating and diarrhea. I figure it will take a minor miracle to get the dosages right and find exactly the right balance to get me symptom-free! It's both frustrating and an adventure!