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Can You Take Imodium Every Day?

By A myIBSteam Member 5 answers

Who Else Hates “patrons Only” Signs?

By A myIBSteam Member 2 answers

I Experience Diarrhea On And Off For Years. I Would Rather Not Take Imodium Every Time I Have This Problem. How Do You Deal With This?

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Just Curious, Has Anyone Been Tested For Food Allergies And Food Intolerances?

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When You Have Pain, What Position Gives You The Most Relief While You’re Waiting To See If Your Medication Actually Helps?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Milwaukee, WI

I frequently use a heating pad or heated blanket across my stomach and, usually, I feel the least pain sitting hunched over myself, like crunching my stomach. My pain is most often in my upper GI area between the bottom of my ribs and my belly button. That also causes nausea, so I take Zofran (ondansetron) often.

A myIBSteam Member

I curl up and I feel better.

September 3

How Long Does Your IBS Flare Last? Over Indulged For My Birthday Knowing I Wouldn’t Feel Great The Next Day But Now I Am On Day 5

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Brampton, ON

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Recently started taking probiotics with vitamin c, d3 and zinc. On no other medication for ibs

A myIBSteam Member

I have tried a few probiotics but didn’t find they helped much. The only thing that really seems to work is clonazepam for anxiety and Imodium. I went to Ireland for 8 days and only had one brief… read more

October 8

What Can I Take For Pain

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Columbus, OH
A myIBSteam Member

Bentyl

August 26

Which IBS Symptom Surprised You The Most?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myIBSteam Member

I’m IBS-M and going back-and-forth in what seems like an unpredictable pattern and with what seems like no correlation with food has always surprised me.

November 12

Hi I Would Like To Change My Email Address How Do I Go About It Please?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
London, UK
A myIBSteam Member

Hi there. You can go to Settings, then Account Settings, and then Email Address. I found it in the menu in the upper left corner of my screen (I’m using a mobile browser on my phone). Hope this helps!

August 15

Has Anyone Had Good Results Taking Banatrol

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Sebastian, FL

What Are Your Top Tips For Dealing With IBS In The Heat?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myIBSteam Member

The h eat doesn't affect my IBS in any way. I ALWAYS have to deal with IBS--hot cold.

November 12

Does Anyone Else Have Celiac Disease With IBS, & How Are You Handling It?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Edmonton, AB
A myIBSteam Member

Yes I do have both. It's a horrible thing having both

August 22

How Can I Get To My Doctor's Appointment Without Making A Mess?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
Cuyahoga Falls, OH
A myIBSteam Member

Try not to eat or drink before your visit if you are able to safely do so. Maybe look into depends or pads to help if you need them. Bring some extra clothes just in case and use the bathroom before… read more

July 2

Are You Frustrated With Finding Effective Treatments For IBS?

A myIBSteam Member asked a question 💭
San Francisco, CA
A myIBSteam Member

The IBguard is over-the-counter.

6 days ago
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