Oh I hear your anxiety.  Okay, relax and tell yourself that if you eat very safely the day before and take the precautionary med like immodium, you can do it. Yes, I have taken immodium the evening before an event (2) and even though sometimes I would still "go" in the morning (my anxiety breaks through the immodium), it would not be as spastic, just regular bms. Then you can take more in the morning if you need to. I also eat oatmeal (like a 1/4-1/2 packet instant) with some acacia an hour or so before I leave. I feel like this helps "absorb" the water in my bowel. Heather suggests a supplement like fibercon for d if you don't have acacia. When I tried it, I still had bms but at least they were formed and not d. It's awful when you have to go somewhere early. Perhaps you can get up super early to leave time to "get it out." On the other hand, sometimes all that waiting makes me crazy so it might be better if you got up, got ready, tried not to think about it, and hit the road. Are you driving with this person? If you're by yourself, bring t.p. and a portable kids' potty. (We do what we have to do!) And I agree...I have a friend who has trouble needing to pee often and she just tells everyone she has an issue and may need to leave quickly from a meeting. I have also used the excuse amongst women that I just got my period that morning and that it sends my belly into swirls. All women can probably relate. Just saying something and putting it out there on the table usually calms me down knowing that I have an "out." I also take an AD and prior to big events I have been taking klonopin to calm myself only if I have to...you might want to talk to your doc about it. BUt try to attack the diet part first. I also suggest doing yoga the evening before to get relaxed. Good luck and let us know how it goes. My thoughts are with you! REmember eat safe for two days and you can do it!! 
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Re: Has anyone taken Imodium at night before an important event (m)
