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Possibly have IBS, trying loperamide (lemmy.ca)
submitted 5 months ago by to c/dull_mens_club@lemmy.world
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Trying loperamide (generic name for Imodium) to help with IBS. When I have to poop frequently and it always feels like there's more in there, it can ruin my day. So I finally went out and got some of this stuff and it seems to help.

I suppose I have IBS - got tested for everything else and it all came back negative. Thankfully, I'm not celiac as I love bread. Got blood tests, ultrasound, colonoscopy (horrible to prep for that), everything seems OK. Doctor shrugged and told me, "it's IBS I guess".

Hoping to learn to manage it because I'm trying to get in shape. Not being able to eat because I feel disgusting is derailing me.

Happy pooping, everybody.

UPDATE: Thanks for all the discussion and suggestions! It's eye-opening to see how common it is to have a shitty time shitting. You all are helping me feel less isolated and ashamed of my condition.

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[–] 7 points 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) (1 child)

Personal anecdote and not a doctor, but mine went away, or rather is managed, with weight loss assisted with GLP-1.

In retrospect I wasn't being honest with myself in regards to how much I was eating or the quality of said food.

When I first started GLP-1, my appetite (really cravings) mostly went away and junk food beyond a tiny handful made me incredibility sick with flu-like symptoms.

Now that I'm at my goal weight, still taking a maintenance dose of GLP-1, I can cheat a bit more without side effects, but a burger and fries or a pizza will absolutely trigger my IBS to this day if the meal is over ~500 calories.

Eating clean and not overindulging has caused the opposite problem. I have to supplement fiber or I won't poop for a week. Its not uncomfortable constipation either, there just isn't a lot of waste there to eliminate.

Good luck on your pooping journey!

edit: Also seconding a bidet!

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  • [–] [S] 3 points 5 months ago

    I've heard so many good things about GLP-1.

    I find if I stay away from junk food for a while, and try it again, I realize how terrible it makes me feel. Bloated, or sugar crashing, or tired. That's not even IBS-related, it just has that effect on everybody.

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