I also have a longish commute, 50 minutes, but it's not always in the morning and not every day. Thank goodness! I would take 1 Imodium caplet every morning for the first couple of weeks or until you get used to the schedule and slap on one of those disposable heat patches to help you relax. I know that staying in the driving position for more than thirty minutes can make me cramp up; the heat patches help.
I get up extra early too, at least 1 to 2 hours before I have to leave. However, I eat as soon as I get up. I know others can't eat right when they wake up, but I always wake up hungry. Plus, I want to see how my digestive tract is going to behave. If I'm going to have an attack due to what I ate or did the previous day, I'd rather start it at home, early, take Imodium and get it to stop. Sometimes if I don't eat until I get to work, I'll have an attack there. Ugh.
Good luck with your commute. It sounds like you're doing all the right things so far. Just don't be afraid to use Imodium as much as you need.
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