Diarrhea predominant IBS (IBS-D)

I recently needed to come to Germany because of my work, and in the beginning, it was a nightmare for my IBS. On my third day, everything changed. What I normally have—a somewhat easily manageable sort of IBS-C—turned into an IBS-D flare-up that plagued me daily, and I was clueless. I looked into the typical ingredients used here, and the Germans generally use Rapsöl (rapeseed oil, also called canola oil) as the primary cooking oil. It is found everywhere, even in breads. It is thicker than the sunflower oil that I am used to in my country, and it is also well-known for its genetic engineering to have imbalanced omega-3 to omega-6 fatty acids, which have reportedly caused…

I am 50 year old female. Okay, let me give a bit of what is happening with me. About four months ago, I started experiencing some bloating and pressure sensations in the upper abdominals, in my stomach area. I would have these occur several times per week and they could last anywhere between a couple of hours to a day then it would go away. I felt that this was not normal to be feeling these so I booked an appointment with a doctor. I had some blood tests, stool test and a breath test to check for helicobacter Pylori. The test came back positive for H.Pylori. I was put onto triple therapy to treat this. I was continuing to experience excessive bloating, lots and…

I am new to this forum, so please be patient with me. I am on my second G.I. specialist. I’m seeing a medical nutritionist and no one seems to be able to help me. My former G.I. doctor treated me for sibo, I took a high-powered antibiotic for two weeks which did nothing for me. He said check with my primary care about my dosage of thyroid pill so I decided to go somewhere else. This new person has me taking fiber supplements, which I feel like is just a mask. My problem started after surgery from a burst appendix in 2025. I was normal for around four months till the middle of last July and since then I’ve been up and down like a roller coaster trying to figure out what is…

Hello Group, I found most of my diarrhea is due to not having a gall bladder. Some people get along fine after gall bladder surgery, and some do not. I am one of the ones who does not. the problem is called Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM). The solution is a drug for cholesterol called Welchol. The use of Welchol for BAM is an off-label use, but many doctors who are familiar with this problem will prescribe it. Got another solution for BAM? Be glad to hear it. MisterT

I'm wondering if anyone has experienced something similar. For about two months now, I've been having loose, mushy stools almost every day. Typically, I need to have a bowel movement immediately after waking up, then again shortly after breakfast, and often once more after lunch. Some days I end up going four or five times. The stool is usually soft or mushy rather than watery. I've also had a lot of intestinal gas and flatulence. Over the last couple of weeks this seems to have improved somewhat, especially since switching to a low-FODMAP diet, but it hasn't completely resolved. In the mornings I often feel unwell, slightly nauseous, tired, or low on energy. After one or…

My son and family are moving several provinces away in 10 days. I've always hated long car rides, and coupling IBS-D with a 15 hour car ride feels torturous. The other option is of course flying, but how do we handle a flight, knowing that nerves will kick in? Overdose on Imodium prior to the flight? and then there's staying at their home and the possibly resulting embarrassment. My diet is quite limited as well, with all sorts of nonsense food sensitivities. I've been able to avoid travel up until now, but there's no way I can NEVER go see them. Help!

Hi All, Wondering if I could get some advise and experiences from people with IBS-D. I have been passed from doctor to doctor for the past 5 years but within the past 3 months been diagnosed with IBS. Last few years I have had the following symptoms revolving between each other. Loose bowel movements Movements straight after eating 2 loose stools first thing in the morning flatulence generalized stomach pains (mainly lower stomach but sometimes feel like it is sitting just below my ribs). Stomach acid roughly once or twice a day. Roughly 5 years ago I was told I had a Hiatus Hernia and was on Omeprazole for 6-12 months then had a review endoscopy where I was advised th…

Just letting everyone know that Ozempic has resolved pretty much all of my IBS and Leaky Gut. I'm not the only one either, there's a whole Reddit thread on it: https://www.reddit.com/r/Ozempic/comments/zn6osm/anyone_with_ibsd_take_this/ If Ozempic doesnt work for you you can also try Mounjaro or Retatrutide (once its FDA approved). Some people say the last 2 work even better. I had IBS-D, but I dont know if it works for IBS-C though I am sooooooooooooooooooooo happy right now!!!!!!!!!!!! ☺️

Hi All, I have just found this group and hope there may be other people here in a similar situation to me, as I would just like to chat really. My husband has IBS D and over the years it has gotten worse, he has become a bit of a recluse because of it and it effects our relationship. I think I am very sympathetic and I help him as much as I can (managing his food diary, cooking good foods for him, talking to him during flare ups) but it doesn't seem to be enough anymore. He wont seek medical help and it is veru frustrating and sad to see him like this. Any tips, advice or just a listening ear from anyone who knows what he is going through and maybe what I am too. Thanks J…

I'm now at the point where I only eat once or twice a week. I have no other way to control this. I have no money for meds. I'm ok with this but it's pretty exhausting. Is there anyone else who has to take such drastic measures to reduce incidents?

Has anyone else researched food triggers for their IBS? I have already given up caffeine, gluten, soft cheeses and other processed products with garlic, onion and inulin, anything ending in -ol and artificial sweeteners or anything with magnesium or gums in them.

Had IBS D for over 30 years. I doubt I'm the only one, so who else experiences because you plan on leaving the house like magic your stomach takes a turn and you have to visit the bathroom. Up to this point you didn't need to go and felt fine. Worst of all in my case anyway going once is never enough. Now the anxiety really creeps in. Am I going to get caught short on my travels? Take today had to go once just before leaving home and twice more when out. I have a wonderful husband who accepts what goes on with me and our trip out was abandoned due to my IBS D.

I am a Female and I have been dealing with this for over 30 years and my doctors are not hearing me. I have IBS and Gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease) . I have a poop ODOR That comes from my stomach after I eat,The odor smells like A bowel movement and can fill the room I try not to eat certain foods I am lactose intolerant,I do dairy free and exercise three times a week i have no Social Life, Please Help Me ! Am I the Only one with the poop Odor I Feel so ALONE !!! HELP ME PLEASE !!!!!!!!

For me it’s not pain but an overall ache in my abdomen the day before. Is there a way to stop the diarrhea before it starts? Half of an Imodium tablet helps me after it starts the next day. I need to take Imodium most every time I will be in public. I usually have 3-4 loose stools every morning. Imodium often causes constipation the next day. I’ve had to physically remove it, so often I take a stool softener the day after the Imodium and then it begins again. All of my thoughts seem to revolve around this. It gets more serious as I age. I’m 76 now and I first lost my bowels in public at age 36 due to a stressful event. How do others manage it?

Hello, I was wondering how long an IBS-D crisis can last for some people?

I'm a woman from Argentina. I've been dealing with what they say is IBS caused by anxiety. I've had diarrhea for two years. Had three soiling myself accidents, one in public, none in an anxiety-inducing situation. Nothing seems to stop it. Doctors don't want to do a colonoscopy or an endoscopy because they say I'm too young (I'm 27). Any advice?

Taking Imodium every day Can you take Imodium everyday for ibs?

greetings, I decided to try taking hydrolyzed collagen peptides powder to help digestion and joint pain. I've been taking it about one month. I read it takes several months to see any improvement. Has anyone tried any form of collagen? If so, have you felt better after using it? Thanks!

I’m a Registered Nurse and I absolutely love what I do. I just graduated so I’m young and could be living the time of my life. But instead today I had an accident on the way to work and had to call in sick last minute. This was the worst episode I’ve ever had… no changing of clothes or wipes would’ve helped. Anyways like I said I’m a nurse so calling out last second is kind of a big deal and I’m very disappointed in myself and my life that I had to miss a whole day of work for this stupid disease. I’m trying to ease my guilt by telling myself it’s a chronic illness and I would never choose for this to happen… but it’s hard. I hate to let my coworkers and my patients dow…

Hi all I guess I am reaching out for reassurance. I was diagnosed with stress induced IBS-D years ago. Foddmap sort of worked, I was treated for stomach ulcers and h pylori and I may of got a few days relief or even a few months but it always comes back. The last 10 months it’s come back with a vengence. The painful aching stomach that feels bloated and sensitive and slightly nauseating is so so painful and I can’t get any relief, the diarrhoea is extreme. I am talking running to the toilet and not always making it and when I do it’s extremely extremely runny and watery I don’t feel like eating and can’t leave the house or do much because before I know it I am running to…

Hello everyone. I just joined this community and it is good to know I am not alone. I have had IBS-D on and off for 3 years now. I am trying my best to eat low FODMAP food but every so often I slip up when I don't check the label and then I have a big dilatating flare up that last for days. When I was in China of April this year my Chinese friends got this Chinese remedy for me and it seems to help during a flare up. I wonder if anyone else has tried it. I can order it on Amazon now. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00PF6AWLG?psc=1&ref=ppx_pop_dt_b_product_details I added in the ChatGBT description n is huo hsiang cheng chi shuei good to treat ibs d? Huo Xiang Cheng Qi …

Does anyone have any experience of taking the Tricyclic ‘Amitriptyline’ for IBS-D, in particular any weight gain issues ? I have been prescribed amitriptyline, 10 or 20 mg daily. However, I have read that it commonly leads to weight gain and while I am skinny, I have no wish to whack on a whole load of weight which will increase with time. I have been trying to control my IBS-D with Imodium and failing miserably.

I’ve suffered from IBS-D for over 20 years but the past year has been really bad,no real relief as was usual for me. I am used to flare ups but they usually resolved after a few days-not so lately,it’s ongoing.I’ve had a colonoscopy and nothing unusual showed up,nothing has really helped that usually did and I’m wondering if anybody else is experiencing the same thing,I’ve also noticed that it’s more troublesome when the weather changes.I’m so tired of the bubble gut,excess gas and bloating!!!

Hi, I first had symptoms in July 1998 (noisy intestines, diarrhea, foul gas, stomach pain, urgency). I’ve seen doctors in several countries and tried anti-spasmodics and 10+ treatments (2 scopes at both ends), but never had much luck. Recently, I’ve had material symptom relief (50%+, but it’s only been a couple of months) with the following cocktail: Apo-colesevelam, prescribed by my gastro-enterologist. This is the key, and I can finally get through work meetings Omeprazole prescribed for my eosinophilic esophagitis, not certain it’s related to my IBS Devrom - order online, effectively eliminates smell of both feces and flatus (was developed decades ago for people with …

Hello I’m a 41 year old female. I’ve had digestive issues most of my life. It started when I was 8 or 9, I would suffer from bad constipation. At 12 I felt my first horrible gas pain but I didn’t know what it was. It’s that pain that makes you bloat, sharp and painful to move, can’t pass gas, and feels a bit better after bm. I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy in my mid 20s. Endoscopy showed chronic gastritis. Colonoscopy showed hemorrhoids. I also have a fissure that comes and goes, sometimes I bleed during a bm. Most of my issues have been pain and constipation. Recently, I’ve had diarrhea off and on for maybe 3 weeks, less than a month for sure. It alternates from diarr…