lil red chevy
12-12-2002, 01:18 AM
Hey,
I have been suffering from bowel problems for the past 10 years. I usually take Immodium and I have been for quite a few tests. I am interested in some suggestions that may help relieve some of the symptoms especially the diarreha. Please Help!!
Desperately waiting!
I have been suffering from bowel problems for the past 10 years. I usually take Immodium and I have been for quite a few tests. I am interested in some suggestions that may help relieve some of the symptoms especially the diarreha. Please Help!!
Desperately waiting!
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Super Sarah
12-12-2002, 08:19 AM
Metamucil twice daily with 6-8 glasses of water. This is a water soluble fiber source and is helpful in constipation and diarrhea. Your GI system needs it to function well.
Acidophilus caps or live yogurt to help rebalance the good bacteria in your gut. Once the balance is restored, then diarrhea, gas and bloating should resolve.
Calcium. This is better for diarrhea and you may well run short on this if you have constant diarrhea. This helps the bowel to absorb water back naturally, thus bulking up your stools.
Take a look at your diet too and cut things out which aggravate such as wheat, dairy, junk food and coffee, soda, alcohol.
Reduce stress levels if you can. This contributes to IBS via the mind/gut link.
Long term use of Immodium can cause more problems than it solves in the long run, so I would suggest that you try the Calcium supplements to help your diarrhea and ditch the Immodium.
Acidophilus caps or live yogurt to help rebalance the good bacteria in your gut. Once the balance is restored, then diarrhea, gas and bloating should resolve.
Calcium. This is better for diarrhea and you may well run short on this if you have constant diarrhea. This helps the bowel to absorb water back naturally, thus bulking up your stools.
Take a look at your diet too and cut things out which aggravate such as wheat, dairy, junk food and coffee, soda, alcohol.
Reduce stress levels if you can. This contributes to IBS via the mind/gut link.
Long term use of Immodium can cause more problems than it solves in the long run, so I would suggest that you try the Calcium supplements to help your diarrhea and ditch the Immodium.
lil red chevy
12-12-2002, 11:36 AM
Thanks for the quick reply,
I have tried "fiber" before but it was years ago and it was not Metamusil. The health care person told me to put it into caplets and take two or three a day. This program did nothing so I quit doing it. I guess I was not taking enough. With the fiber does it get worse before it gets better? I find somethings seem to do that and then I get worried that it doesnt work. I have also tried to adjust my diet but the problem is one week I can have ice cream the next week the very same ice cream bites back in severe diarrehea.
I will try the Metamusil though. Thanks!!
lil red chevy
I have tried "fiber" before but it was years ago and it was not Metamusil. The health care person told me to put it into caplets and take two or three a day. This program did nothing so I quit doing it. I guess I was not taking enough. With the fiber does it get worse before it gets better? I find somethings seem to do that and then I get worried that it doesnt work. I have also tried to adjust my diet but the problem is one week I can have ice cream the next week the very same ice cream bites back in severe diarrehea.
I will try the Metamusil though. Thanks!!
lil red chevy
Katie G
12-12-2002, 02:27 PM
Hi lil red chevy. Ditto what Sarah says - try the Metamucil powder or wafers, not caplets you took before because those may not be water soluble. I was taking Metamucil wafers & calcium supplements too, but it wasn't until I started Colestid that my "D" got under control. Colestid is prescription, so try the OTC stuff mentioned first. Diet changes sometimes make all the difference in the world.
Good luck to you,
Katie G
Good luck to you,
Katie G
lil red chevy
12-12-2002, 02:52 PM
hi,
I have been on a few prescribed drugs before but none that seem to help much. My family is planning a trip to Disneyland and I would love to be as "normal" as I can before then. Thanks for the info I will try the Metamusil and the calcium too. Do I take them at different times or does it really matter?
lil red chevy
I have been on a few prescribed drugs before but none that seem to help much. My family is planning a trip to Disneyland and I would love to be as "normal" as I can before then. Thanks for the info I will try the Metamusil and the calcium too. Do I take them at different times or does it really matter?
lil red chevy
Katie G
12-12-2002, 04:25 PM
Hi again. The calcium should be taken with food, so sometimes I just take them together since I eat the Metamucil wafers (I hate the powder - too goopy after it's mixed), and sometimes I'll eat the Metamucil wafers in the morning & afternoon, and take the calcium at lunch and supper. I don't think it really matters on the timing.
Katie G
Katie G
lil red chevy
12-12-2002, 04:46 PM
Thanks again,
Wow! This is better than a health proffesional. I can chat with people that have actually experenced my same problem. I know that every problem is unique but its nice to know that someone has good advice based on trial and error, not a medical book. ANYWAYS.....
I didnt know that they had wafers, I think I will try those instead of the liquid. So I assume I eat the wafers and still drink lots of liquid too? I hope to get to town this weekend and get a plan started. Im so sick and tired of being sick and tired. Thanks again for your advice it means alot when it comes from someone who has been there!!
lil red chevy
Wow! This is better than a health proffesional. I can chat with people that have actually experenced my same problem. I know that every problem is unique but its nice to know that someone has good advice based on trial and error, not a medical book. ANYWAYS.....
I didnt know that they had wafers, I think I will try those instead of the liquid. So I assume I eat the wafers and still drink lots of liquid too? I hope to get to town this weekend and get a plan started. Im so sick and tired of being sick and tired. Thanks again for your advice it means alot when it comes from someone who has been there!!
lil red chevy
Katie G
12-12-2002, 05:14 PM
Hi still. Yes, be sure to drink 8 oz. of fluid with the wafers. They come in packages of 2 wafers per package, and you MUST drink at least 8 oz. fluid per package. The directions are on the box. Doesn't matter what kind of fluid - coffee, juice, pop, or water, but just be sure you do drink the 8 oz. I really like them - they make a great snack during the day.
Keep me posted on your progress,
Katie G
Keep me posted on your progress,
Katie G