How do you manage daily life with IBS-D?

It is Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency...your pancreas does not produce sufficient enzymes for digestion. It is treated by giving the proper enzymes for digestion. It must be treated under medical supervision.

How do you know you have EPI? What are some symptoms?

Does anyone suffer from IBS-D? Flare ups that last for months?

My wife has had IBS for over 4 years. We would like any help to relief this debilitating disease. She has had both diarrhea and formed stools. We are almost completely home bound.

diet, diet diet. May not cure it but will make it better. Nutritionists or dieticians can help with guidence. Probiotics, but good ones that are refrigerated ot store shelf.

I have had IBS-D for many years, right now I am on buscopan for pain, and spasms, and Immodium to slow things down.I took 2 a couple of weeks ago, and it has not been too bad. Still able to go to the bathroom. Only once a day. The immodium slows the contractions down. I also eliminated chewing gum, carbonated drinks, and eat oatmeal 3 or 4x a week. Good luck.

Also a heat pad is a comfort too on the abdomen.

Good to know about the probiotic. Is BIO-K a good one?

Has she been tested for gluten intolerance or SIBO? I have had it for over forty years and still suffer. I have had many endoscopies and colonoscopies. All negative. I really have to watch what I eat. I even have an app on my phone called "we can't wait". I have used it on road trips. It's not only debilitating, it's embarrassing.

I eat a gluten-free diet and lots of rice. Rice helps with my diarrhea.