Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I need some help....

"Lactosemonohydrat" doesn't show up in the list of ingredients in the Imodium I have or on their Website. Perhaps this is another country-dependent thing or I suppose it could be hidden under another name: web page

I know there are people on the Board who take a lot of Imodium every day, but I prefer to be cautious with it myself.

My advice is to use Imodium as a preventive to start, taking one tablet every morning or perhaps one in the morning and one at night. While the Imodium is keeping your tummy calmed down, I second K2's advice about trying Heathers's dietary approach and Stephie's advice about trying an SFS and cutting out trigger foods, even those you think aren't bothering you.

You can read about Heather's approach on this Website - click on "Home" in the left hand column to get started. As for SFS, different ones seem to work for different people and you do need to start at a low dose of whichever one you try. Also, a lot of people try Metamucil as their SFS and this is not a good idea for people who are IBS-D. It has both soluble and insoluble fiber in it. For D, you want just soluble fiber.

You might also want to talk to your GI guy about an anti-spasmodic. I like Donnatol, but it will make you a little drowsy.

Heather's approach has worked wonders for me and I hope it will do the same for you.

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