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Anyone used Imodium ? Does it work ?

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MarxistMags · 09/02/2026 01:21

I've got a 'nervous ' tummy which happens when I travel. I've become travel phobic, to coin a phrase. I am so worried that I'll mess myself that I find it very hard to travel. Anywhere.
I am taking Sertraline and Propanol for anxiety. We're supposed to be meeting family at the weekend but I am already stressing about it. What if I need the toilet ? What if I can't get to a toilet ,? What if I mess myself because I didn't get to the toilet ?
So I was wondering if taking Imodium as a pre-emptive measure would work ? Or buy, and wear, incontinence pads
Or am I being too paranoid and unrealistic ? Would it work ?
Any help greatly appreciated.

OP posts:
Kitterkitkat · 09/02/2026 01:29

Yes but it's only a very short term measure. Good luck

3flyingducksarrive · 09/02/2026 01:26

Yes it does work if you take it in advance. My son has an over-active stoma and we use immodium to calm things down.

Good luck, it's miserable to live like that.

Flatandhappy · 09/02/2026 01:25

I often use Immodium preventativly, it is rare for me to get on a flight without having taken it as I get stressed about having a dodgy tummy when travelling. If it’s not all the time I can’t see the harm thought someone who knows better might say different.

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