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I can't stop the diarrhea and cramping. It occurs every time I drink or eat something. Is this normal? I'm scared of becoming dehydrated. I don't have a doctor in the states as I had my surgery in Mexico. Is anyone else experiencing/ experienced this problem?

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When was your surgery?

I did have diarrhea the first week after surgery (surgery on the states), but it wasn't as bad as what you are describing. Was your surgery recent? It sounds like you might have a case of Montezuma's Revenge (aka traveler's diarrhea). If you are getting dehydrated, go to the ER for fluids and antibiotics.

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One year after surgery I got sick like that for 10 hours on some terrible medicines for gout. I went to the ER and was admitted overnight. I was so sick I could not hold my head up. DEhydration. When in doubt get to the ER.

My surgery was 8/5/16.

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I had surgery on 8/8 and haven't had anything like you are describing at any point. It doesn't sound normal to me. How long has it been going on?

Started around the 12th. I took a stool softener because I hadn't gone in over a week. well, the stool softener did its job but I haven't been the same since. I've been taking Imodium which did help. Im thinking about switching to a pea Protein instead of whey. I'm thinking MN maybe it's dairy. I don't know.

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Go to Clear liquids to see if it helps - if not - I'd make a trip to the ER.

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@@HeavenlyGirl101 If you don't go go the ER - drink something to replenish your electrolytes (Power Ade Zero, G2) and broth (for sodium).

Thank you!! @@KristenLe

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Diarrhea for over a week is a little concerning. One stool softener shouldn't do that. I would go to the ER if it doesn't stop by Wednesday.

It is C DIFF. I also have bad acid reflux and I was reading that prilosec makes the C DIFF worse. I can't win.

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C Diff can be serious. It is a bacterial infection. I would seek a medical opinion.