Thanks for your very thorough replies, SCOTT.
Only medication I take is the loperimide, which I take one 3 x per day and one or sometimes two, just before bed.
I tend to take more loperimide in response to my output and frequency, such as if I believe I'm having more BMs than normal or my output is more watery, I take another two.
I also take Omeprazole, prescribed 1 x per day which I only take when I suffer from indigestion.
Once or twice per week, I make and drink the St Marks emix solution, to replenish lost electrolytes and to rehydrate.
When the slightest sensation, itching of butt burn occurs , I apply ilex.
I dont take any other medication or supplements.