Traveling with an ileostomy can be a bit of an adventure, especially when it comes to managing traveler’s diarrhea. If you often find yourself dealing with this issue a day or so into your trips, you might be wondering what others in similar situations pack and when they take it. Here are some helpful tips and insights from fellow travelers with ileostomies:

- Psyllium Fiber (Metamucil):
- A common suggestion is to take 1 tablespoon in a tall glass of water, twice a day.
- If you’ve experienced blockages in the past, start with just 1 teaspoon and slowly increase the amount.
- It’s best to wait at least an hour after taking it before eating, which helps it pass through your ileostomy smoothly.

- Anti-diarrheal Medicine:
- Keep loperamide (Imodium) on hand and use it only when necessary.
- Many find that it helps slow down output within about an hour of taking a dose.

- General Approach:
- Some people prefer not to take any preventive medication. Instead, they carry treatments like Imodium and only use them if diarrhea actually starts.

Another traveler mentioned using Florastor probiotic as a possible option, though they didn’t provide specific advice or share their experience with it.