Hi I use to take alot of Immodium;felt like I was buying shares in the Immodium Company When I was first introduced to Immodium (this is when I had D.bm's like 20 times or more a day) I would take 2 after every bm.but not more than 8 a day. I figured after that many it is just not going to stop.This of course was when I had to quit my job because of IBS. NOw 13 yrs later and being IBS/UC proctitis I only take immodium when needed. Whether it being on a road trip, or if I feel that I need to take one just in case;as my tummy is just not right. I will take only 1/2 of one or 1-2 depending on the urgency. About 5 yrs ago I started working as a supply teacher/E.A. and use to take 1 immodium a day, because we know that a teacher cannot just up and "run" when the need arises! This year I decided to give it a "go" and not take any immodium; and once I leave home (my safe haven)try to think of something else such as the beatiful weather , the birds singing, the sunny sky, etc..just to not think about what if...and once I'm in the classroom I'm so busy I don't really have time to think about it. What I'm saying is that it is mind over matter, unless of course I am having a crappy morning because of something I ate? I am stressed over? who knows what caused this episode...that I take 1 or 2 immodium to get me through the day. When I do take an immodium it is kind of a relief because I know the next day I will only "go" 1 or 2 times in the morning instead of 3 or 4 before I get out the door. The next day I will be back to norm, and life will go on and so will I. Take care and I hope this helps. Sue
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Re: Immodium - how many do people use? Plus Lomotil?
When I was first introduced to Immodium (this is when I had D.bm's like 20 times or more a day) I would take 2 after every bm.but not more than 8 a day. I figured after that many it is just not going to stop.This of course was when I had to quit my job because of IBS. NOw 13 yrs later and being IBS/UC proctitis I only take immodium when needed. Whether it being on a road trip, or if I feel that I need to take one just in case;as my tummy is just not right. I will take only 1/2 of one or 1-2 depending on the urgency. About 5 yrs ago I started working as a supply teacher/E.A. and use to take 1 immodium a day, because we know that a teacher cannot just up and "run" when the need arises! This year I decided to give it a "go" and not take any immodium; and once I leave home (my safe haven)try to think of something else such as the beatiful weather , the birds singing, the sunny sky, etc..just to not think about what if...and once I'm in the classroom I'm so busy I don't really have time to think about it. What I'm saying is that it is mind over matter, unless of course I am having a crappy 
morning because of something I ate? I am stressed over? who knows what caused this episode...that I take 1 or 2 immodium to get me through the day. When I do take an immodium it is kind of a relief because I know the next day I will only "go" 1 or 2 times in the morning instead of 3 or 4 before I get out the door. The next day I will be back to norm, and life will go on and so will I. Take care and I hope this helps. Sue
