NWR: Girls w/IBS

I know we got into a huge conversation last week about anxiety, and I'm sure some people here also suffer from IBS/Irritable Bowel. Anyhow, I've had it for years and I've tried everything from drugs to metamucil to no dairy, etc. Nothing helped. But I just bought that Activia Yogurt, and OMG, it changed my life. You have to try it. I wont get into any specific details but it really works!

see now i dont kno if i have IBS.,...


i think its just poo anxiety in other homes... but if that works.... i might try it when i go away... thank you for the info.

I tried that - and it didn't help me at all!!!!!

I'm so glad it worked for you!!!

I'm seeing a new gastro doc & he gave me a new med called Pamine Forte & as long as I eat 3 meals a day and take it 30 minutes before I eat - i'm okay...

It didn't work for me last night, but i hadn't eaten all day...

So - i'm not alone???????? I have IBS-D - HORRIFYINGLY bad..

Yes, for lactose intolerant ppl its not the best solution!

I have it awful, and I'm sure its exacerbated by stress and anxiety, but this seems to help! Maybe its psychosomatic though!

i have a new diagnosed by my FH... fear of strange toliets IBS (bc then i cant poo for at least 3 days after )

edit... strange home toliets.. i can poo ANYWHERE in public.. jsut not ur house

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Posted by Mimacat

Yes, for lactose intolerant ppl its not the best solution!

I have it awful, and I'm sure its exacerbated by stress and anxiety, but this seems to help! Maybe its psychosomatic though!

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It's all those things, sometimes it's real, sometimes it's brought on by stress and sometimes you're just so scared you're going to have to go you convince yourself that you do. I hate it.

I wish it was psychosematic for me...i truly do. They sent me to therapy when I first got it - convinced i was doing it to myself...but NOPE.

I was on a medication way back when called Propulsid which has since been pulled because it killed people and gave them.....WAIT FOR IT....IBS...

The new doc tested me for Lactose Intoloerance....and i have to go through all the awful tests again..but the new med seems to be working.

I truly hope & dream of having good days. It's so bad for me that I could literally eat three pieces of popcorn and be in the bathroom for 30 minutes...

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Posted by Mimacat

Out of necessity I know where every easily accessable bathroom on Long Island is!

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do you know if you go on the immodium website they have a bathroom locator? You can put in any zip code and it'll tell you where the closest public bathrooms are

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Posted by Mimacat

Out of necessity I know where every easily accessable bathroom on Long Island is!

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ME TOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!!! NJ too!

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Posted by MikeandJess

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Posted by Mimacat

Out of necessity I know where every easily accessable bathroom on Long Island is!

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do you know if you go on the immodium website they have a bathroom locator? You can put in any zip code and it'll tell you where the closest public bathrooms are

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Unfortunately - I recently developed an allergy to Immodium. I used to take 6 a day - mostly when on vacation and stuff like that - i never used it all the time...but the last 2 times - i have gotten very, very sick (puking, whole deal) from it... Doc says i have developed an allergy. I got VERY upset when he told me that..which is why i am going to a new gastro..

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Posted by davenjess

Unfortunately - I recently developed an allergy to Immodium. I used to take 6 a day - mostly when on vacation and stuff like that - i never used it all the time...but the last 2 times - i have gotten very, very sick (puking, whole deal) from it... Doc says i have developed an allergy. I got VERY upset when he told me that..which is why i am going to a new gastro..

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That blows, I'm sorry. But I was recommending to use the bathroom locator, not immodium. I can't imagine taking immodium almost everyday, I'm sure it's not good for you. My dr. put me on a prescription medication, I use it only when necessary because it makes me tired but it has really come in handy. Maybe your dr. can recommend something else. I can give you the name of mine if you need it, I love him.

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That blows, I'm sorry. But I was recommending to use the bathroom locator, not immodium. I can't imagine taking immodium almost everyday, I'm sure it's not good for you. My dr. put me on a prescription medication, I use it only when necessary because it makes me tired but it has really come in handy. Maybe your dr. can recommend something else. I can give you the name of mine if you need it, I love him.

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What med are you on??? I'm on a new one that says it makes you tired, but it doesn't affect me. It's called Pamine Forte.

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Posted by davenjess

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That blows, I'm sorry. But I was recommending to use the bathroom locator, not immodium. I can't imagine taking immodium almost everyday, I'm sure it's not good for you. My dr. put me on a prescription medication, I use it only when necessary because it makes me tired but it has really come in handy. Maybe your dr. can recommend something else. I can give you the name of mine if you need it, I love him.

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What med are you on??? I'm on a new one that says it makes you tired, but it doesn't affect me. It's called Pamine Forte.

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I just checked the bottle, it looks like it's called clidinium? It's a little green pill that kind of looks like prozac

I just checked the bottle, it looks like it's called clidinium? It's a little green pill that kind of looks like prozac

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Nope - that's not what i'm on...but it sounds promising! I'm sorry it makes you drowsy!

I've taken my Pamine a few days now - maybe 4 total and it worked 3 out of the 4 - so i'm HOPEFUL!!!

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Posted by davenjess

I just checked the bottle, it looks like it's called clidinium? It's a little green pill that kind of looks like prozac

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Nope - that's not what i'm on...but it sounds promising! I'm sorry it makes you drowsy!

I've taken my Pamine a few days now - maybe 4 total and it worked 3 out of the 4 - so i'm HOPEFUL!!!

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good! I'll keep my fingers crossed for you

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Posted by davenjess

I wish it was psychosematic for me...i truly do. They sent me to therapy when I first got it - convinced i was doing it to myself...but NOPE.

I was on a medication way back when called Propulsid which has since been pulled because it killed people and gave them.....WAIT FOR IT....IBS...

The new doc tested me for Lactose Intoloerance....and i have to go through all the awful tests again..but the new med seems to be working.

I truly hope & dream of having good days. It's so bad for me that I could literally eat three pieces of popcorn and be in the bathroom for 30 minutes...

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I totally know what you mean. Psychosematic/Stress totally does me in. I wonder if the Activia would help with Crohns?

Maybe I should try it. Probably can't hurt.

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Posted by Mimacat

Out of necessity I know where every easily accessable bathroom on Long Island is!

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Me too!! its a horrible feeling. I never wanted to go far from home. Believe it or not it limits me. I will not take a job in the city b/c Im afraid of the commute etc with IBS.