Imodium

I've never had a problem with imodium, I have used it and relied on it many times.  The liquid formula works quickly.

Yeah, I'd be curious as to the reason. All of my GIs have always told me to take it as needed when I have diarrhea. I always try to be conservative in use because I don't want to get backed up (especially now after dealing with a 3+ month major constipation issue--unrelated to use of immodium), but I have never been told to *not* use it.

After reading starreyedgyrl post I would say the reason is because I do have a bacterial infection right now. :(. I HATE CHRONS!!!

My primary doctor told me it's a big no no while in flare. That it can slow down the system and cause Toxic Mega Colon, or perforation. I asked my GI and he also told me no. I depended on that stuff for years, I miss it. I'm doing really well on my Humira and Questran but sure could use my Imodium to make things just a wee bit firmer. But after hearing all that I don't want to risk it.

Google it though, there are lots of articles that will tell you this is why we shouldn't take it.

It really amazes me how much variance you see from doctor to doctor. My last GI told me I could take NSAIDs to my heart's content (he also told me I didn't have Crohn's because when he did a colonoscopy, it came back clean--I didn't like that man).

While I thought he was out of his mind, while in remission, I did use Advil to prevent headaches/migraines when I exercised (as Tylenol doesn't do anything for my headaches). Unfortunately, my frequent use led to rebound headaches and I imagine was a contributing factor in my gastritis last summer.