Do you have a fever? I had a low-grade fever and diarrhea for about 4-5 days. Went to the doctor and he prescribed Cipro - an antibiotic for a bacterial infection. No Immodium. I was feeling better within 24 hours!

Please see your doctor.
Barbara

Dottie-Sorry to hear about your problem-I know it's awful!

I always heard that diarrhea was a "healthy" way for your body to get rid of some problem, i.e. bacteria, so taking anti diarrhea meds aren't the best idea? But Monday seems like a long time to suffer with it?

Have you eaten anything out of the ordinary lately? For some reason I'm thinking bananas are good for the runs? Like the BRAT diet (Bananas, rice applesauce, toast) So nothing heavy or greasy. But probably the best bet is to call your doc ans ask a nurse?

Hope you are feeling better asap!
Teresa

Maybe you should drink a sports drink, and get back your electro lights (sp)or keep them up. I'm not sure what the drink does for you, but it's been recommended before.
Call your doctor too.
Leslie

Try some Yogurt....

I got out my Home Remedy book.

Are you taking any antacids that contain magnesium hydroxide in them? Maalox, Mylanta, etc? Avoid products that contain only magnesium hydroxide with no magnesium added.

It suggests going on a clear diet...Jello, broth. As your symptoms improve, you can then add rice, bananas, applesauce, yogurt, etc.

It sounds like you might just need to change your 'meals' while you test the waters.

Hope you improve soon.

Sue

I think canned pumpkin is supposed to be a good, natural cure for diahrrea.

If it continues on, you should probably call the dr's office. I hope you feel better soon.

Get to the dr. That's too long for simple home remedies. It could be an infection, or something else serious. You need to have the cause identified and properly treated.

Hope you feel better soon.

Are you taking any antacids that contain magnesium hydroxide in them? Maalox, Mylanta, etc? Avoid products that contain only magnesium hydroxide with no magnesium added.
I forgot to add that taking the above, can actually be the cause...a drug induced diarrhea.

It also said if you were just drinking water (have no electrolyte stuff) that you should mix 1 teaspoon of sugar and a pinch of salt in a quart of water.

The book, in so many words, said what Teresa said above.

I'm with Azzalea. This has been too long for diarrhea unless it associated with flu or something you are steadily eating to cause it. I eat salad w/ mandarin oranges almost every day, and the oranges make me very loose. Is it runny/watery as opposed to very loose? Is there something you are eating regularly? Taking antibiotics recently? Otherwise, find out what the problem is. Also, check for blood in it, but be able to distinguish between blood in the stool and your poor raw bottom. LOL

I agree, too long. Drink Gatorade, Kool Aid, eat Jello and Popsicles. You really need to keep the electrolytes up.
Kathy G in MI

I had an intestinal virus that made me the same way. I could not be more than 20 feet away from the bathroom for days on end. Since it was a virus, there were no meds I could take (immodium helped only a little), so the dr. put me on a diet of only clear liquids for 24 hours, then 7 days of eating only white rice, bananas, and broth. By day 5 or so, I was so sick of those foods, but it worked! They are all very easy on the system. You don't want to eat anything that makes your body work too hard.

Thank you to all that responded...I did call the Dr and he said there really isn't any meds to take, just ease up on the eating, and if it isn't better by monday I should bring in a stool sample. Guess thats assuming I can get that far from the bathroom by then. Maybe I'll lose a couple pounds because of this, but wouldn't recommend it as a weight loss system. LOL Dottie

When I was a triage nurse we always told the patient to do this:
Nothing to eat or drink for 4-6 hours.
Clear liquids for 24 hours.
Start the BRAT diet and increase slowly.
Bananas Rice Applesauce Toast
Call your doc if not better in 24 hours of clear liquids or running a fever over 100.
Hope you feel better soon.

Just a note that many sports drinks contain corn syrup - which can actually cause diahrea on it's own. Drinking large amounts to "restore electrolytes" might actually make the problem worse instead of better. If you are worried about the electrolytes, the water mixed with sugar and salt is better. Or check your local pharmacy for an electrolyte replacer that does not contain corn syrup. Pedialyte is one brand.

Stay away from leafy greens and citrus fruits, and items that contain a lot of bran or flax. You need to avoid things with peels or skins as well (corn, cherry tomatoes, raisins).

Another vote here for the "Brat" diet, starting with clear liquids first!

Hope you feel better real soon Dottie!

Donna (^_^)

Another vote for bananas and rice. Hope you're feeling better soon.

Rice and banana diet AND a call to the doctor.
Five days is a long time!

Lori

i'm a fan of the brat diet, too...

and no coffee..its a laxative

Dotmom, Hope you are feeling better today. Hugs.

I believe Mallory is on the right track. I think there's some stomach virus going around.

Dottie, if you don't have a fever, than, you're having the same thing I've been having. The stomach only get upset almost right after I eat but not lasting all day, right?

Yesterday, I suddenly remembered of my mom's home remedies: Ginger! (not from China =o) I had asian noodles with ginger sauce and it did the trick. The meal stayed in my stomach and my stomach had been calmed ever since.

Thanks again to all you great friends. I'm better today. The eruptions have stopped, the tummy feels pretty good. I'm still feeling kind of weak, had to go to the store because we were out of bread,milk & ect. DH doesn't drive anymore so it was up to me to restock the kitchen. Sure was pooped by the time I got home. Thanks again for all the kind words and advice. dottie

Dottie, I'm so glad you're feeling better.

Dottie, glad you are feeling better. I had this a couple of weeks ago, same symptoms. It lasted for 5 full days and went completly away after one week. Sounds like you are on the mend.

Dottie,
Glad things have subsided for you! I had it 2 weeks ago-same as you & totally exhausted-wanted to sleep for a week! I lived in my bathroom...LOL! My Dr said it was a virus and could last 10-14 days...thankfully I was over it in 8 days.

I, too, was going to suggest the BRAT diet. Take care of yourself!!! Hope you feel better soon.