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susan95516
susan95516

I got really stressed last night so woke up this morning with diarrhoea. Should I take one Imodium or ride it out. Any help appreciated x

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  • Guest
    Guest susan95516

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    Ride it out - you remember what happened last time you took an immodium - you ended up constipated, in pain and wanted laxatives!!!!  I suspect with you and your history, your anxiety has triggered loose movements.  Also I suggest you look at the instructions for your arthritis medication and see if they may be contributing to loose movements.  My movements although mostly fine, can vary daily.  At present the antibiotics I am taking have a very loosening effect!!

    • susan95516
      susan95516 Guest

      Posted

      I only take paracetamol for my arthritis. You are right about Imodium I will try and ride it out thank you x
    • susan95516
      susan95516 Guest

      Posted

      I have taken your advice and ridden it out and it seems to be settling. I have had soup for lunch and tea drank water in between so fingers crossed the worst is over x
  • UPATSY
    UPATSY susan95516

    Posted

    Hi Susan

    I'm new to this, but would be concerned that immodium might "bung things up "and make things worse. Has your Dr previously advised what other measures to use?

    The local pharmacy has been helpful to me in the past.

    Good luck.

    • susan95516
      susan95516 UPATSY

      Posted

      My dr gave me Imodium but last time I took it I was really constipated. So I am trying to ride it out. Thank you x
    • UPATSY
      UPATSY susan95516

      Posted

      Am glad it seems easier for you now.

      Best wishes.

    • susan95516
      susan95516 UPATSY

      Posted

      Thankyou still not feeling a hundred percent but better than earlier x
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