Since I have had IBS, I haven't enjoyed eating nearly as much as I used to. Sharing a meal with others is such a social thing and sometimes I indulge in some of the foods that I know are not good for me. Sometimes I get away with it and sometimes not! I can negotiate airports pretty well and always sit in an aisle seat, however, for car trips I only go with friends who know my condition and even then it can be uncomfortable. I want to visit a relative in Texas which requires a four hour drive through the desert with only one small restaurant halfway in between that has a bathroom. Any suggestions on how this could be handled? Also, how do you do a cleanse? Lately my doctor suggested 1 Immodium every 36 hours and as as odd as that seems, it helps somewhat.

I can't eat before flying or traveling either. I also take a few imodium, a Bentyl and antianxiety med because I tend to get so nervous when flying. I either take crackers to nibble on the plane, if my stomach calms & I get hungry. I also get this way before going out to a restaurant, especially if I'm in a bad cycle of IBS-D. Otherwise, it will be sheer torture, which is a shame! I just hate this.

I am afraid to eat while away from home because I don't know exactly what is in everything. Or the restaurant doesn't have anything on the menu that I can eat.

So I'm not crazy! I have been having a terrible time with eating and traveling for as long as i remember. I usually need to eat only safe foods and know exactly how long i have until i know i can use the bathroom. Eating out is terrible now because i have been staying away from certain foods, ie: dairy and wheat/gluten and i can't eat anything anywhere. Make a food diary. What can you eat, so you know what to eat before you travel.

Ihave read all the replies. My biggest problem is the pain. It is debilitating. I wind up in bed for 24 -48 hours after a bad bout. What are the safe food? My Dr. seems to be treating in consequences but not the prevention. Any help appreciated.

I have been suffering with this problem for 20+ years. When ever i travel, especially flying, I will double up on my prescription medication 3-4 hrs before the flight. Grant it, I get really bad dry mouth. But it sure beat the alternative. I absolutely hate going to the bathroom in public when IBS is acting up. And the last thing I want to do is be stuck 35,000 feet in the air in a flying tube with a massive case of diarrhea. More for the other passenger than myself.

Yes I can be. One friend also with IBS packs an anti diarheal to help him. I don't do that I just keep aware of where washrooms are, bring extra cloths if something bad happens and I'm having aparticular bad day. I also avoid eating certain foods before or while on my trip somewhere. Cabbage for example, while I love it, it can be very very bad. I can end up flushed, in sweats, trembling, and frequently using the washroom after eating a small pile of it as a side dish.

Gosh, I have had it so, bad and still do I have the dumping syndrome and boy they gave it a good name. The only thing that has ever helped is Lonox up to 8 per day. I have it so bad I stay in the house a lot and avoid going to many ppl's house's. I don't eat when I go out, so, my prayer,s r with u sweetie {{HUG"S}} ILGY

travelling is a big problem for me! But my hubbie is good about stopping when I get the LOOK on my face. I'm not a real hungry traveler but I think it's because I don't know what's going to happen! Tallsally

i never eat before a trip cause i know i'm gonna need a bathroom over and over again lol. even when my husband and i go out to eat we have to come home right away for the bathroom. my food seems to go right through me along with the horrible cramps that go with it.

I feel for you. If I eat a meal, I dread it . I never know whether it is going to trigger a ran to the bathroom. This is why I turn down lunch dates with family or friends unless it is at one of their houses.
I also have a problem getting out of the house in the morning , just to do errands. I find that when I come home afterwards and eat lunch, I need to go the bathroom within 30 minutes.
But, if I stay home and then have lunch , I usually don't have to use the bathroom within 30 minutes. Is there a connection somewhere ?

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