Hydrate and rest. Try to get some elcectrolytes into your system if you can. Do you have any options as far as medications you can take? If not, try eating a slightly under-ripe banana. They can cause constipation which may slow things down a little.

I'm taking colestid and an antispasmodic. They usually work, but sometimes it's like I haven't taken anything. Thankfully I don't have to leave the house today. I'm terrified to eat anything on days like this.

I hav eno advice for you, but am sorry you'r eso exhausted. I can relate. *Hugs.*

Thanks. Hugs back

I certainly can understand how you are feeling.
Just had a flare this week and could not figure out why I was falling asleep all day and then bam! Now I remember total exhaustion hits with it. Sorry you are feeling crapy. I think sleep and hydrating- I also eat though - small amounts and hydrate as well.
Hope you feel better soon!

Can I ask, what is considered a flare? Some days are definetely worse than others, but it has been more than 2 years since I've had anything other than diarrhea (multiple)? My doc is not particularly helpful. He just says that IBS with diarrhea is hard to treat :/

I was sick for a long long time for me- which started two years ago moving into this new house. A lot of stress- so d and then constipation alternatively.
Since I am pretty careful and stopped eating wheat - I call a flare when I eat something I should not and this is added to stress and boom- unexpected 'pooplosion' . (As you can see I try to keep a sense of humor) The flare could last a few days or weeks.
Hope this helps
Cheryl