@A MyFibroTeam Member , yes, the gastroenterologist did a colonoscopy as part of the process of identifying my fibro. He said everything looked fine and I should just drink more water and take Metamucil. This was when I was alternating between constipation and diarrhea. The Metamucil made things worse. In a further follow up he said there was nothing wrong with my system. I told him I had just be diagnosed with fibromyalgia and he said “Oh, that explains it”. He also did a scope of my stomach to check for celiac. My neurologist wondered if my neuropathy was related to celiac. The results were ‘normal’.
I am thinking that my current relationship is contributing to my own poor health and am making plans to change this.

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I started taking zinc and discovered after awhile that it stopped my IBS D. Now I only take it if I have a relapse. I have the same results with electrolytes. I was plagued with diarrhea for 7 decades and suddenly, by accident, last year I discovered 2 things that help .

There are a few drugs that slow down the bowel, like Lomotil. Perhaps you could go over them with your GI doctor. Also sometimes if you use a suppository in the morning, you can time your evacuation, so have fewer accidents. Best wishes for good outcome.

I have had IBS with both constipation and diarrhea for at least 30 years. Nothing ever helped until I had emergency colon surgery 3 years ago. My surgeon told me to start taking a good prebiotic, drink Kefir (4oz. daily), and start using fiber gummies (sugar free). As long as I do this faithfully, I am much better. I’ve also learned that I have to avoid sugar substitutes completely which was difficult for this Diet Coke addict! Too much sugar or caffeine will also bring on that diarrhea you describe. My new doctor has suggested that I try the anti-inflammatory diet to also help with gut issues as well my Fibromyalgia. We’ll see…

@A MyFibroTeam Member. That is interesting. Will definitely look into it. Thank you!!

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