It's not working!

[Missy_anne]

Hi everyone. I'm new but I have a question. I asked it in my introduction post but realized it should have gone here!:lol:

Anyway, I am on 6 pills of 200 mL Pentasa and take 2 Acidophilus (over the counter.) Although, this doesn't hide my symptoms. My doctor tells me that it's not our goal to hid the symptoms but my symptoms are making it impossible to live!!!

I take 2 imodium pills before I leave the house. Normally, when I take my imodium, it makes me have to use the bathroom once more then the rest of the day goes smoothly. When I have class, I wake up at 3, take two pills then wake up at 6. It seems like my Imodium has stopped working! I work 30 hours a week after school and there is only one staff bathroom. My imodium doesn't help me here, I am still unable to eat food at work because instantly, it is like my imodium stops working again.

Anybody else's body gotten used to Imodium? What did you do?

Thank you so much everyone!

Edit to fix: It's actually 6; 500 mL capsules.

 

[Colt]

How long have you been on the Pentasa? It takes a long time before it has an effect.

 

[Missy_anne]

I've been on my Pentasa for 8 years but it's the imodium that isn't working anymore. :confused2:

 

[Leafy2]

Missy there are many other treatments available, some better than others some with side effects which cannot be controlled.

Some meds dont work due to a tolerance which is common.

depending on what risks you are willing to take will depend how determined you are not to have the symptoms.

some side effects can also effect your way of living.

 

[Leafy2]

over time people can develop tolerances to drugs, dont worry there are plently of other alternatives. Some with less side effects than others.

 

[ladyB]

The imodium never worked for me.
How long have you been using it?
Maybe there is another type of anti-D you can try??