Running to the Potty for a Week....

[MINI Cooper]

Yes, it's true.
I've been having diarrhea for over a week straight now.
Did stool samples, all came back negative.
No colitis, no parasites, no salmonella, etc.
So what the heck???

Only relation I can find is that I've been tapering Prednisone.
Otherwise I'm on Asacol and Azathioprine. Any of these cause anyone
else this problem?

Looks like I'll be contacting my doctor again.

 

[jed]

awwww mini, no good

have you tried any imodium type products to slow things down?

 

[MINI Cooper]

Yes, immodium works. But it works TOO well.
It constipates me for 3 days, so I don't use it unless I NEED to leave
the house. Plus it always comes back.
Yeah, if you need me I'll be chained to my toilet in my house for the
next 10 years...:ylol2: :ybatty: :voodoo:

 

[jed]

lol, silly thought, you even thought of having less?



i always cut my immodiums into quaters, that seems to give butt the break it needs without the C

 

[bruscar]

Hi Mini,

So sorrrrreeeeee i cant help ya.

Though hey that doesn't make me steal the doctors limelight....or his fees.

Good luck to you

Bruscar

 

[daisy_dueller]

Have you tried a bit of Pepto Bismal...I know some people can't hack it...but it works for me! It's less powerful than Immodium, so it may give you a bit of relief. What kind of diet are you on?? You could try a low residue diet for a bit and see if that brings any change...no fibre is key to my D...but it's always there in some capacity, some days are better than others.

 

[garygepner1]

You could be having a minor flare-up and not know it, as when I flare-up I cann't even finish a plate of food or beverages before I am running to the restroom with the runs.
Just something to check on. Other then that I am as lost as you, sorry. Best of wishes to you though. And may your days be brighter and full of joys.
Sincerely and Respectfully, Gary

 

[teeny5]

That totally sucks Mini!

Hope you get the diarrhea under control soon.

 

[Agent X20]

Mini...
In answer to your original question, I'm on Asacol and Azathioprine and I find that about 80% of the time I (almost) poop like a normal person! But I'm also prone to both C & D, but not sure what sets these off... but I think it might be due to sitting at work, getting stressed and "holding it in"