getting more sleep

Immodium at bedtime works for me.  One year out today and only up to pee one time.  

I will try it again.  I used it during the first year and it did not seem to help.  Do you use over the counter immodium?

I have same issues Lab. Six years out. My issue is recurrent stricture. I've tried Imodium and lomotil wuth no difference. I now just leave a nightlight in the bath and I'm thankful I can finally  fall back asleep rather quickly after trips.  Sometines  untreated, mild pouchitis can cause multiple night trips.  Good luck.  I know how much interrupted sleep impacts us jpouchets. 

Hi Lab,  Yes I use the Costco brand of Immodium.  It's super cheap.  Hopefully it continues to do the trick for me.  

Thanks!  I will try it.  

jeane posted:

I have same issues Lab. Six years out. My issue is recurrent stricture. I've tried Imodium and lomotil wuth no difference. I now just leave a nightlight in the bath and I'm thankful I can finally  fall back asleep rather quickly after trips.  Sometines  untreated, mild pouchitis can cause multiple night trips.  Good luck.  I know how much interrupted sleep impacts us jpouchets. 

Thanks for your reply.  How do you find out if you have recurrent stricture?  

I get better results from Lomotil at bed time than Imodium. I try not to eat in the later evening, and I generally sleep through the night. Since Lomotil requires a prescription, that office visit might also be a good time to discuss whether pouchitis is contributing to sleep interruptions.

Ok, thanks.  I used to take Lomotil, I will try it again and see what happens.  My doctor is in Boston, eight driving hours from me so I guess I will give him a call.  Thanks again-

I have a prescription for Lomotil and take it sometimes during the day if I am away on vacation or working a long day.  That works for me as well.  My surgeon prescribes it over the phone.

If taking just 1 immodium, try 2.  Made a huge difference for me (my newer dr.'s recommendation).

I also take 2 Immodium, per surgeon recommendation.