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.
Psyllium and flax seed meal are on my list to try. I’m OK for electrolytes, according to my blood tests. Even though I’m lactose intolerant, yogurt is fine, so that’s my source for probiotics. Good suggestions!
A breakfast with kefir, psyllium, flax seed, raisins, oats and coffee and you set up for a good solid poop.
Psyllium is also a prebiotic where kefir is strong in probiotics.
A good balance of soluble and insoluble fibers is key.
Unfortunately, kefir is something that I can’t handle. Odd, because yogurt is fine.