IBS Chronic Diarrhea Not absorbing food

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, .I am going to be 72 this Monday, and my whole life is dominated by having to be close to the toilet I am incontinent when I have loose stools , an my quality of life is now s**t, literally! I take Imodium an a perscription diphenoxylate/atropine and Pepto diarrhea, and i still get yellowish/,orangish stingy ,mucus y stool or a very loose stool As soon as i eat , that horrible feeling starts and i have to rush to the bathroom everytime loosing what I ate. I drink only water, and can't take a walk or go out unless i fast I am diabetic so going without food long is not really an option. I am so miserable, with depression getting worse, due to this horrible disease. Is there any help? I am getting desperate

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    hi crissy, because this is so severe and you have diabetes i would ask if being an ibs sufferer has not lead to something else otherwise you'll end up very sick and in hospital possibly and surely you don't want that...

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    hey crissy i cannot imagine the feeling and things that you are having to go through on a daily basis. my heart goes out to you as life is too short to not be living and feeling our best. we are meant to feel good so that we are able to give our all throughout our daily lives. how long have you been taking prescriptions for? i currently have my own health and wellness business and am all about investing in others health to provide a holistic sustainable approach to healthy living inside and out. i would love to connect with you and learn more about all the things you are going through!

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