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.


Look into Nicole Sachs, in this podcast she mentions IBS specifically among others.
https://art19.com/shows/the-jordan-harbinger-show/episodes/dd28c067-b6a6-4691-96b8-483d9e5c6967
Thanks, I’ll look into it.
I’ve definitely been through Some Shit that has been traumatic, not gonna say PTSD because I don’t have a diagnosis. But it’s apparently common IBS to come along for the ride. I notice when I’m more stressed, the symptoms are worse.