Oh, dear, that's frustrating! But I have two suggestions.
First, there are other prescription anti-diarrheals out there that your doctor might be willing to prescribe for you. Also don't forget Pepto-Bismol and Kaopectate.
BUT...I know a lot about allergic reactions, from scary painful personal experience. You really don't want to risk a full blown anaphylactic shock reaction that requires an ambulance trip to the emergency room. Trust me on that one!
And based on the symptoms you've had so far, the very next Imodium could be the one that pushes you over the edge. I would really NOT recommend taking any more Imodium EVER!
Now, here's more bad news. Imodium is a synthetic opiate. Having developed an allergy to it means you are at high risk for allergic reactions to ALL opiates. We're talking codeine, darvon, oxycontin, you name it. You need to let the GI know and your regular doctor and should consider getting one of those medic alert tags so that a well meaning ER person doesn't start you on an opiate drip if you have an accident or something.
Yeah, it's a real bummer, I know, Janene. But we don't want to lose you, okay??!! 
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