[20949]

I am driving myself crazy worrying about christmas day. Have to go to in laws, who don't really understand IBS and have been having D every morning for over a week. was fine previous to this! Should I starve, take Immodium christmas morning- or both?? AND now have my P really bad- always happens without fail. Hope everybody enjoys a safe and happy holiday.

 

[quart66]

If it were me, i'd definitely take immodium and not eat a ton of food. You have to eat something but just don't go overboard.

 

[20464]

I feel your pain. My Company Christmas dinner is tomorrow and the way the small dining area is laid out it is right next to the restroom. If IT hits everyone will know.Don

 

[kitkat17 Lady of the Loo]

I hear ya all the way to the bathroom. I would take imodium and just not eat allot. I know it is hard with all the goodies.Have a GREAT Holiday Season. Good LuckKat

 

[degrassi]

I feel your pain. When i have to go somewhere I wake up really really early. Because i'm always sick in the mornings after i wake up, if i wake up really early i'm sick then and usually feel better by the time i need to go out. I also take a bunch of immodium. If you are really worried then maybe take a immodium before bed too.

 

[Twocups424]

Immodium,bland diet,vicoden, that's how I make it through everyday Holiday or not.

 

[Rachel]

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[15427]

I am glad I found this site. The in-laws are always fun. Have you figured out if you have a trigger? I was told that recently when visiting a doc and having a horrible flare up thanksgiving night. I agree with the others on eat small amounts and immodium. try a test run a few days before so you know how much you need. Good luck.

 

[slb]

What I have learned on this board, and proved through experience, is that Imodium takes 2 hours to properly kick in. So if I even think I "might" have trouble, I pop some at least 2 hours before I have to go out. I also find a little liquid Kaopectate helps me. Maybe it's the placebo effect, but that combination usually works for me.