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Lomtil or Co Phenodrone is the only thing that really helps bad IBS Day days, but it is no longer available in the UK. Loperamide is not enough on bad days and although Codeine helps I don't want to use it during the day or become dependent on it . Any suggestions?
I'd used lomotil on and off for many years. It does make me feel sick sometimes but that's not the norm. It's a wonder for me
Getting m'y immodium in the morning
I have had chronic constipation my whole life. Within the last 2yrs it has gotten worse. Most of the time it will last over a month with no production. Yeah... Go ahead and say it... "She is full of crap!" Well.. Yes I am, literally. Then my Dr will tell me to do a prep just to clear me out. Then it starts all over. I have been taking Amitiza 24 MCG twice a day to help me go, for about 1 and a half yrs. It worked at first but its like I became immune to it. It no longer works. I continue to… read more
Yes I have IBS since I was little. I have severe constipation, but I go the next day. I am still full like I haven't gone in months. I am bloated and in pain worse now that I am older. Nothing… read more
Get yourself some lomotil and carry it with you.It is a miracle drug for D
Well last weekend was Easter yes I splurged had potica , ham, baked beans not much this week I am living in hell . Anything I eat is bothering my stomach . Had a funeral went out to eat after didnt eat all day had hamburger fries and cookie with strawberries first time at restaurant . Was sick with diareah and stomach right after . So this whole week has been so painful for me I’m getting nauseated I’m eating saltine crackers that even bothers my stomach , mash potatoes I’m dairy free I’m… read more
Hi IBS. Best to fast for a day. Allows gut to restore itself. Avoid fast food. Greasy and salty
I was just wondering does anyone experience body aches and fatigue with IBS? Last night after I went to sleep I started having body aches and was like NO!! I can.t get sick... I did have a flare up yesterday and it when on all day and apparently through the night with the aches and then this morning too. I've been on a light diet since yesterday. Just curious if body aches is normal. I feel so sleepy and run down
you're not alone in that. I have IBS and fibromyalgia so its like which one is making me hurt this time. A LOT of people with IBS find out that they have fibromyalgia too. There's a huge link between… read more
Wakes me up out of my sleep.
Yes, my IBS D starts in the evening with excessive gas then progresses to diarrhea. I take 2 lomotil and it helps
I was having a very bad Attack this passed Sunday and I am looking for new over the counter Medicine or a new medicine that my doctor can give me any ideas?
I take buscopan when mine flares up and take 2, 3x a daycan take a day to work but kicks in eventually. I am also on amitriptyline (which is a antidepressant) which has helped me alot as they help… read more
My old GP diagnosed me 10 years ago with IBS but i never knew i should have seen a specialist until now. I'm just wondering how many more out there haven't seen a specialist
I had a gastroenterologist since my 20s for help with my IBS. My doctor wasn't as familiar with IBS so he referred me to the specialist for more help. I am glad he did. I don't have a gastro right now… read more
My Dr seems to think it's the medication. It's very debilitating. I'm afraid to do anything. It gets worse as the day goes on. By like 3 I have to stay seated. Just wondering if anyone else has had any head issues.
I have taken lomotil for years and never had a problem, I take 2tablets 3 times a day. Sorry you are having problems as the drug works very well for me!