So, as most of you have sensitive stomachs too, I do like to travel and travel a lot but always end up having a day into my vacation where I get traveler's diarrhea. Want to know what you guys pack in this instance? Do you take anything prior to the trip, during, etc.?
Thanks.
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@alext - Just wondering if there's something anyone takes before as prevention?
Take Metamucil. Twice a day, 1 tablespoon in a tall glass of water. You'll be amazed.
@marco789
Is it safe to take daily? Won't it bung you up? I tried that before and nearly went to the hospital with blockage - questioning if it firmed things up too much for me?
Someone messaged me and mentioned Florastor probiotic. Does anyone use this daily or is this only a one-time usage? I use a women's probiotic currently, but if this is better, I would be willing to switch.
If it plugged you up, you may have started off too strong. Try starting with 1 teaspoon until you can better move it through. Don't eat anything for 1 hour afterwards, and it'll go right through, no worries... especially for an ileostomate. :)
Maybe I missed something or don't understand, but... If you tried it before and had a problem, doesn't that answer your question about it being safe to take daily?
No, I don't believe in taking something unless you need it. I always take some loperamide/Imodium with me just in case they are needed. They are fast-acting, so within 1 hour of taking them, they slow everything down.
