how to stop diarrhoea - #21146
I am really struggling with this awful diarrhoea that’s hit me out of nowhere! Just a week ago I felt fine, then I had some takeout and now I can’t stop running to the bathroom. It’s like every meal goes right through me! I don’t know if it’s food poisoning or something else, might even be stress from work? Anyhoo, I've tried some over-the-counter stuff, like those loperamide pills, but honestly, they only work for a little while. I’m freaking out ‘cause I had plans to travel next week but this diarrhoea is making that seem impossible now. I drink a ton of water to stay hydrated but my tummy just keeps bubbling and acting up. Someone mentioned like, maybe it's something I ate but I feel like I should know how to stop diarrhoea before it ruins everything. Should I just stick with bland foods or is there something else that actually works? Like, can anyone share some tips? I can't keep living on the edge of my seat waiting for the next bathroom dash! Really need to figure out how to stop diarrhoea and get back to normal or at least live my life without this anxiety. Please help!
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