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Struggling

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Dorset87
Dorset87

Hello all, Ibs sufferer for well over 10 years, used to flare ups lasting a few days but ive now been struggling with easily passed stools for 12 days, lots of urgency, wind and whilst this has been mainly in the mornings has continued throughout the day. ive tried different foods to bulk my stools up, ive tried a long course of probiotics that have helped in the past. i consulted my doctor who said its perfectly normal for flare ups to last weeks even months at time.

i dont want to take imodium as that only makes the situation worse a day or two down the line. i work early mornings so this is a real problem for me.

The stools are not water and are formed - just poorly and small. Has anyone got any experience of similiar flare ups causing this and for aslong or any tips to help please?

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  • sam18386
    sam18386 Dorset87

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    hi Dorset, i think you may have to resort to imodium or a chat to your chemist or doctor at least. i have only once ever taken imodium because i picked up an infection and had to come back from a holiday by coach. as long as it's temporary i think you should try it!

    • Dorset87
      Dorset87 sam18386

      Posted

      thanks, ive used imodium in the past, it works for 48 hours or so but then results in even worse symptoms when it wears off!

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