Just wondering if any one takes Imodium or lotomil on a daily basis and does it have deminishing effects for you? Same for fiber? I can can take of these and they help depending on using when I take them but I don't use them regularly because I am worried about it not working as well over time.
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Psyllium and Lomotil still work great for me after 19 years of daily use. I usually take just one Lomotil per day, at bedtime, so I have no experience with larger daily doses.
I am about 3 weeks out from my takedown and use Imodium before every meal and once before bedtime as per surgeons advice. He said it all depends on the person but he has patients who are on Imodium for life and some that can taper off of it. He never said the effects diminish.
Thanks guys. I am 3 years out and As I was trying to say in the post. (I see now that it's garbled). I take them on occasion and they usually work depending on when I take them. I am considering taking them every day. With out either I go about 5 to 8 times a day but wiping so much cause issues so sometimes I am in pain from that. It is also very frustrating to not be able to go somewhere for more than 2 hours and not have to run to the lieu a couple of times. At least. 😁
@Mynewbutt posted:Thanks guys. I am 3 years out and As I was trying to say in the post. (I see now that it's garbled). I take them on occasion and they usually work depending on when I take them. I am considering taking them every day. With out either I go about 5 to 8 times a day but wiping so much cause issues so sometimes I am in pain from that. It is also very frustrating to not be able to go somewhere for more than 2 hours and not have to run to the lieu a couple of times. At least. 😁
Brett, you might want to install a bidet - it’s much less irritating than wiping. There are fancy, expensive ones and surprisingly inexpensive ones.
Hi @dlewicke, It does get easier! Try just a half of an Imodium, too. It may be enough. I'm 25 years out and it is completely manageable. I just had my first 5 day hospitalization for a blockage and I never want another one! Also, try Calmoseptine ointment, too for butt comfort. On eBay you can get a huge tube for $7.95!! Be patient...it is worth it!!
I take two Imodium in the morning and tried stopping but noticed an increase in butt burn.I took psyllium husk after takedown but got blocked up but at nearly a year later I restarted taking it after dinner and have noticed a huge improvement ,like doing big normal poos instead of watery ones.I also read Imodium helps your sphincter muscles somehow.