Trying loperamide (generic name for Imodium) to help with IBS. When I have to poop frequently and it always feels like there’s more in there, it can ruin my day. So I finally went out and got some of this stuff and it seems to help.
I suppose I have IBS - got tested for everything else and it all came back negative. Thankfully, I’m not celiac as I love bread. Got blood tests, ultrasound, colonoscopy (horrible to prep for that), everything seems OK. Doctor shrugged and told me, “it’s IBS I guess”.
Hoping to learn to manage it because I’m trying to get in shape. Not being able to eat because I feel disgusting is derailing me.
Happy pooping, everybody.
UPDATE: Thanks for all the discussion and suggestions! It’s eye-opening to see how common it is to have a shitty time shitting. You all are helping me feel less isolated and ashamed of my condition.
Be sure to use it correctly. It’s two after the first liquid bowel movement. Then one after each bowel movement until diarrhea stops. It’s an emergency measure, not treatment. It doesn’t resolve anything long term and it is not free of risk as it slows down the digestive system. Long term it risks actually making things worse. You should consult with your doctor while taking it. Lived for long with IBS, there’s no way around it but to find your triggers and moderate food habits. Good luck, we are rooting for you.