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A MyLupusTeam Member asked a question 💭
Omaha, NE

Okay gang, I seem to be in a vicious cycle of daily bouts of diarrhea. ...my stomach doesn't hurt, I don't feel nauseous, just an immediate urge to run to the bathroom. ...this happens whether I have eaten or not...is this a normal? Is it my meds? Is it something more? Any and all help is much appreciated!

June 21, 2016
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A MyLupusTeam Member

Unfortunately this is a normal issue. I'll go from solid to liquid to solid all in one day for no particular reason. I personally have at least 5-6 bowel movements a day and they are never the same. Frustrating.

June 21, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hey Ms Calli,you sound like me after having me gallbladder removed.Speak to your gastro,I take a powder med daily since 2010,it's called cholestyramine it helps to absorb the bile in your stomach.It's something I will be on for life,it's a med for high cholesterol,so I take it for the side effects.Hugs&Blessings.

June 21, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Hey Calli...my one suggestion is call ur dr!!!

June 21, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

Either a side effect from a medication or you have IBS

June 21, 2016
A MyLupusTeam Member

I dont know if its the meds or what but I have this too. I just figure it has to do with the Fibromyagia. Lupus can also mess with your stomach as well as the meds. I did as my doc once and he said it could be a mix of everything that causes this. Try asking your doc if its ok if you take diarrhea meds so itll stop

July 26, 2016

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