Do not hesitate to see a doctor even if there is no blood in your stool. Dehydration is very serious. I lost 30 lbs in one month due to IBS. This was back in 1982. I went D every 45 minutes for two...
gacatlanta, I have the same problem pretty much for the past 30 years. Wish I could help. Ray...
Michelle, as far as medications are concerned, I suggest you follow your doctors recommendations. I don't have acid reflux. The only meds I take are lomotil for serious times away from a toilet. Also...
Michelle, I have requested a VA increase for IBS among other disabilities. I think the max you can get is 30% - you never know. You should request for an increase. Check out the Veterans Benifit...
Thanks for the help. The only reason I asked is I am retired military and get a VA disabilitary rating of 30% because of IBS. Ray...
Anyone here in the military with IBS?...
Had both procedures done today in order to rule out whatever may be causing D other than the dredded IBS. Colonoscopy Findings: The entire examined colon was normal - Biopsies were taken with a cold...
I'll double check with my Doc concerning longtime imodium use . This Thursday I will get another colonoscopy - good time to ask. RAY...
Thanks for the welcome aboard - I have IBS-D. Was at the Hospital today. Yep - had an appointment with the GI doctor. The GI Docs always ask me what over the counter meds I take to ease the D....
During my Navy days, I would take two lomotil two hours before a long C-130 flight ( no toilets on the C-130s). It never failed me and I had no ill side affects. I use it all the time....
I have gone D during a red light at the front of a major intersection at night. My wife was driving luckily and I just told her not to go when the light turns green. Jumped out of the car and just...
I usually take two Imodium daily - have been for a dozen or so years just to be a little safer. I also take Lomotil if I am in a situation that will not allow me easy access to a toilet - which is...