Hi, I've had explosive diarrhea myself. I found that there are food triggers that make it worse. For me anyway, wheat, milk, caffeine, nuts, aged food like soy sauce, msg, nightshade veggies...etc. Try going on a few days fast where you are just drinking water, and eating brown rice. Add one food at a time and see what sets off your runs. Anxiety could be a huge issue. It is for me. I found Reiki to be very helpful, and perhaps some form of deep breathing, holistic feedback, etc would benefit you. Stay clear of dry cleaning solvents, household toxic solvents. I use Young Living, and they make clean oils you can clean with, and also some oils that might help your stomach. See if you can tolerate some ginger juice mixed with water. Take plenty of probiotics and as well disgestive enzymes. Make sure the capsules are vegan, some people are allergic to gelatin. Good luck!

Are you having any other mental or physical symptoms; respiratory, anxiety/depression, headaches, etc... along with the IBS, and do you remember having any sort of flu-like illness or stomach bug in the days, weeks or even months before the diarrhea started?

All of the above except no flu.

have had depression, anxiety, psoriasis,

It sounds like you could possibly be dealing with a chronic Enterovirus infection. My mom and I have IBS, CFS, and anxiety/depression caused by Coxsackie B2 and B6 viruses. Sadly, only a very few doctors know about this so most victims are untested and undiagnosed. If you want more info check out Enteroviruses .com and the Enterovirus Foundation. My mom and I cycle between constipation and diarrhea, although neither is as bad as many in this group, with relatively normal periods in between. Strangely the antidepressant Fluoxetine [Prozac] appears to be strongly antiviral against Enteroviruses. I've been taking 40mg/day for 3 weeks along with an Ayurvedic [Tulsi] and Chinese medicine [Chai hu and Ku shen] antivirals. My nausea and abdominal discomfort are already much better although I still feel about as sick otherwise, but they say it can take 2 to 3 months for Prozac to make a difference so I'm still hopeful. Hang in there and hope you can find some answers and solutions.

I appreciate you comments , Louise but there is zero possibility that I have enterovirus (Lyme disease). have never been bitten by a tic.

Thanks for posting chef 71. I am sorry to hear of your pain.
I am very familiar, too familiar with the complete lack of medical help in coping with IBS. I have had IBS for over 30 years now. Mostly I can maintain it. But there are always surprises.
( I have shingles now and my body is stressed so the IBS came roaring back).
Taking out any stress in your life will help alot.
Nutrionists have helped me, too.

Littlefeathers suggestions are worth trying...every time I have an attack I begin eating slowly again with homemade broths -veggie or bone, sweet potato, brown rice as she mentioned or crackers all safe foods for me.
Have you heard of the fodmap? It's alifesaver.

No, I have not heard of fodmap. I hope it is not one of those diets consisting of the just a few items that I really, really hate.

There are many different foods to choose from. Believe me, if I can do it, you can. I can post a website if you'd like.

Feeling poorly today. I get back to you. So very fatigued

Sorry it took me so long to answer back, but I think you may have misunderstood Enteroviruses .com. Ticks don't spread Enteroviruses, she was just saying that because some people are misdiagnosed with Lyme disease when they actually have an Enterovirus infection. Most victims get sick from eating contaminated food like improperly washed produce, sushi, or undercooked shellfish or they inhale the Enteroviruses which then go on to infect the gastrointestinal tract and even other glands and organs in the body.

Oh, ok. I didn't know that.
Question: wouldn't that be detected in a stool sample ?
Or would the Dr have to specifically order that test ?

It's an antibody blood test. There are links to get the correct tests on those websites. Just make sure the doctor orders serum neutralization tests only. The Enterovirus Foundation doesn't recommend PCR [Polymerase Chain Reaction] tests because they miss most chronic Enterovirus infections. I only wish I could tell you that there is an approved treatment but not yet, although at least one drug has been developed in Belgium according to the author of Enteroviruses .com. I think it probably still needs to go thru clinical trials though. I'll let everyone know if my Prozac, Ayurvedic, Chinese med. drug cocktail does anything more for me in the next few months. Fingers crossed.

Hi there Chef 71 & those of you suffering:

The Fodmap I mentioned is listed online in many versions...I believe Monash was one of the first to share this great help for all who suffer.

Here's one I like
because it lists exact portions that stav off the IBS but still let you create dishes with your favorite things
( Of course, this is a great preventative food plan but is not meant to stop an IBS attack).
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/19210735893413860/

hope you are over the worst!

Sorry it took me awhile to get back to you. This disease is making me terribly depressed and I pretty much have just given up any hope of having a normal life ever again.

Please don't give up. Some supplements you could try for depression are St. John's Wort extract, SAMe, 5HTP, and sublingual Vitamin B12 1 to 2.5 mg is great for a quick mood boost. My mom and I also have to take Iron supplements at least twice a week or we're even more wiped out than usual. I think this disease washes the nutrients out of our bodies quickly so we need to take extra. .