My change of diet seems to cause diarrhea.

[ironpony]

I've been trying to lay off of carbs a lot more lately, to loose weight, and eat more fruit and vegetables.  However, since I started, I've been getting diarrhea a lot.  I thought maybe this was just going to be temporary and my body will get use to it, but it's still not use to and it can be quite disruptive during the day, if I am busy or have to work.  Can this be a thing, when switching to a much more heavy fruit and vegetables diet?

Edited December 15, 2019 by ironpony

[alphamale]

go to the local drug store and buy some Imodium

[ironpony]

Sure I can do that.

[basil67]

Imodium can block you up like you'll never poop again.  Only use it if you're so ill that you can't leave the house.

[elaine567]

Imodium is also not good if you actually have an infection causing the diarrhoea, hence why its use should only be for diarrhoea that lasts less than 48 hours and if no improvement go see a doctor.
Meanwhile cut out the extra fruit and vegetables, then add them gradually whilst monitoring your stool.
 

[ironpony]

So are you saying I should still eat more carbs then?

[CautiouslyOptimistic]

I think you should try a more graduate taper of carbs from your diet.  Don't do such a drastic change.  Also, add more fiber.  Sounds counter-intuitive, but fiber works both ways - builds bulk and also softens.  

[ironpony]

Oh okay, but I thought it's the fiber that is causing it though, cause isn't all that softening from the fiber from the fruits and vegetables, probably, what's doing it?

[Foxhall]

Cascara is a great bowel herb, Id advise taking this once a day with your main meal to regulate bowel function,

 

perhaps wait until the diarrhea subsides though!

 

clear out of system no harm either

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[Piddy]

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Edited December 17, 2019 by Piddy

[alphamale]

On 12/15/2019 at 5:15 PM, basil67 said:

Imodium can block you up like you'll never poop again.  Only use it if you're so ill that you can't leave the house.

follow the directions on the bottle and this will not happen

[lana-banana]

Yes. Any sudden dietary changes, but especially a switch to a high-fiber diet, is bound to have intestinal effects. Drink lots (and I mean LOTS) of water, go for several smaller portions rather than three big meals, and go to the doctor if it doesn't subside in a week or so.

[ironpony]

Oh okay, it's been a couple of weeks so far.  I can go.  But shouldn't I try have meal sizes in order to be full enough for a few hours?

[RecentChange]

Try probiotics. 

 

Sounds like your gut flora is having a hard time with the diet change.

 

Fruits and veggies are high in prebiotics - which is great for the gut, but you need a good colony of healthy bacteria to utilize it properly.

 

Try eating things that are naturally fermented / heavy in probiotics like:

 

Kimchi

Fermented sauerkraut

Kombucha

Yogurt

 

You can also take probiotic supplements. This can help your body adjust and become healthier. 

 

Also interesting there is a lot of new science showing a correlation between gut flora and mental health - if you guts starts to heal, you may see reduced anxiety and better sleep.

 

Something like Imodium will stop the diarrhea but do nothing about the cause of it - better to cure your gut than cover up issues with drugs like Imodium. 

 

Edited December 18, 2019 by RecentChange

[alphamale]

15 minutes ago, RecentChange said:

Something like Imodium will stop the diarrhea but do nothing about the cause of it - better to cure your gut than cover up issues with drugs like Imodium. 

 

well RC we do need to plug the leak first...

[RecentChange]

14 minutes ago, alphamale said:

well RC we do need to plug the leak first...

 

Eh....he said this has been going on for two weeks. I doubt the bottle says to use in situation like that. (Edited to add - bottle says if more than 2 days go to a doctor)

 

Something like Imodium shouldn't be used when you do not know the cause of the diarrhea.

 

For example if it's from food poisoning or infection - as long as you aren't getting dangerously dehydrated - it's better to allow the immune system to do its thing - which includes the expelling of whatever has sickened the body - you don't want it staying in there.

 

Or let's say this is caused by a food allergy, covering it up with Imodium could lead to a chronic inflammation situation.

 

Imodium slows the digestive system - which may be beneficial - or may be harmful. Without knowing the cause of the diarrhea it's hard to know. 

Edited December 18, 2019 by RecentChange

[alphamale]

4 minutes ago, RecentChange said:

 

Eh....he said this has been going on for two weeks. I doubt the bottle says to use in situation like that.

 

Something like Imodium shouldn't be used when you do not know the cause of the diarrhea.

 

For example if it's from food poisoning or infection - as long as you aren't getting dangerously dehydrated - it's better to allow the immune system to do its thing - which includes the expelling of whatever has sickened the body - you don't want it staying in there.

 

Or let's say this is caused by a food allergy, covering it up with Imodium could lead to a chronic inflammation situation.

 

Imodium slows the digestive system - which may be beneficial - or may be harmful. Without knowing the cause of the diarrhea it's hard to know. 

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the safest and most effective medicines needed in a health system

[JoeyArnold]

2 hours ago, RecentChange said:

Try eating things that are naturally fermented

 

 

Exactly.

[RecentChange]

16 hours ago, alphamale said:

It is on the World Health Organization's List of Essential Medicines, the safest and most effective medicines needed in a health system

 

Sure, I bet it's life saving in places where people die from dehydration caused by diarrhea - due to poor drinking water quality etc.

 

But this isn't a third world nation, and if diarrhea that has been going on for WEEKS - the cause of the diarrhea needs to be addressed. Doesn't sound like the OPs is acute enough to cause life threatening dehydration.

Edited December 18, 2019 by RecentChange

[alphamale]

OP should go to a DR, RC

[CAPSLOCK BANDIT]

I've had diarrhea every day for the past couple years lol, you get used to it. 

 

I am lactose intolerant myself, so whenever I eat dairy products, it becomes unbearable, it feels like im crapping out pure stomach acid at times.

 

Yeah, I might not be the guy you wanna take advice from here lol

[Ellener]

I have to take metformin for diabetes, literally the first two years I got d & v symptoms, which the dr said will fade as your body adjusts. It didn't, but when I gave up alcohol and processed foods guess what- no more issues. I still take metformin and almost have my blood sugar managed!

This week I've had alcohol, loads of good european holiday foods ( high quality but still way too rich ) and not slept enough, so my digestion's off the other way...'bun' up' we said in ( Northern ) England 🥧🍢🍠🥫