For the past six months or so, I've been dealing with diarrhea-like cramps almost every time I eat something. Dr. Kemeny's NP told me it's probably soft stool and to take Metamucil to firm it up. I've been doing that, and I also take Imodium if the cramps are really bad. That usually works, but to be honest I don't want to depend on Metamucil and Imodium the rest of my life. I do drink green juices 2-3 times a week and try to have a lot of fiber in my diet. The strange thing is, it doesn't seem to be a particular food that triggers it. It can be anything from a burger to a piece of toast to a piece of fruit. Also, it usually doesn't result in full blown diarrhea - it seems to be merely the act of eating and the activation of my bowels that induces the cramping, but my stool usually just comes out soft (not liquidy). Do I need to double down on the fiber? What are other ways I can prevent or reduce cramping without taking medication? Are there better fiber supplements out there besides Metamucil (which has aspartame in it)? Does anyone else have good methods for firming up/slowing down while maintaining a healthy diet? I.E., I don't want to eat mashed potatoes every day.
My history is in my signature. TIA in advance!