@GEB56 posted:Thank you all for your input to help my output. Lol. Trying to keep some humor. To Jan, I have stopped my Loperamide as of yesterday, so we'll see what happens. I am sticking to half tsp Metamucil with each meal or the acid will kill my fissures. I have had blood in my urine for 2 months and had an u/s 4 days ago. The urinary retention compounds the abdominal pressure . There was an initial UTI for which I was given Amoxicillin. I had the side benefit of helping my bowel, to a degree. I know it is not an antibiotic of choice for bowel inflammation. Allergic to Sulfa as well. I note CHook your info on effects of Metamucil and I agree that you get the good with the bad. Thanks Lauren as well as you mentioned similar.
I will be back to you with update after more tests and results. My daily living is markedly reduced for 3 months now. I am not depressed, but sad. Pain occasionally is fine, but daily is too incapacitating.
You are welcome! I hope things get better and keep us updated 