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Posted 5/11/2014 8:54 PM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone. Usually I'm on the GERD board but I am freaking out now about having D for 10 days straight, usually more than 5 a day and sometimes 10 times!

It all started when I upped my fiber by a LOT. Not only was I drinking a nutritional supplement with fiber but I also ate a LOT of fruit and popcorn during this time.

Here's my question: Can eating an inordinate amount of fiber actually bring on chronic D?

I had IBS in my twenties but haven't had any problems down there since. I'm 48.

I also want to add that Immodium does NOTHING and I have been very gassy and having accidents at night.

Honestly I don't know how I'm alive! I hope someone can help me! I am waiting for a fecal test to come back but I really think it's IBS because I have all the symptoms and not losing weight. I also have that feeling of still having to go when I've gone. Thanks in advance for any advice you can give me.
Posted 5/12/2014 2:36 AM (GMT 0)
as i was reading your post, i was thinking that you really need to see your doctor, and it sounds like you must have done that. i am wondering if it's either an infection of some type or a food intolerance. i'm sorry i don't have better advice or comments for you. i think the thing that is most puzzling is that the immodium is not working at all.

i guess my only advice would be to follow up with your doctor (get treatment right away if things get worse), make sure you do what you can to stay hydrated--lots of water and even something like gatorade, that has all the electrolytes and stuff (dehydration will make you feel really awful and can do some serious damage to your body), and try to eat bland foods for now, stuff that will be easy on the stomach.

hope you and your doc get this figured out quick!
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