How do I not let my IBS get in the way?
I have my graduation coming up. It is this Tuesday and I have practice very early in the morning and the ceremony is in the afternoon and and that is when it flares up the most, what can I do so it doesn’t ruin anything. How do I not let my IBS get in the way?
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! Congratulations on graduating! I'm sorry a response didn't come in sooner! How did everything go? - Chris, IrritableBowelSyndrome.net Team Member 
How did your graduation go! I know it's been a couple years, but that anxiety of not using the restroom through a stressful event can still persist. Personally, I go with Imodium. It stops me up and allows me to make appointments and obligations without having to worry about potty time!
Thank you so much for sharing with us and I hope you've been feeling well as of late. ~ Sawyer (team member)Imodium helps but then comes the bladder problem.
I’m glad Imodium helps you. You’re not alone with bladder problems, quite a few of our community members deal with those, too. If you’re interested, we have an article about IBS and bladder problems here: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/clinical/bladder-problems. Some people also notice that Imodium makes them need to pee: https://irritablebowelsyndrome.net/living/imodium-side-effects-pee. Do you experience that, too?
Karina (team member)
Yes, no bladder problems other than Imodium makes you pee not too long after you take it.
I wasn't sure from your last message, thank you for clarifying! That seems to be quite common based on the second link I sent you.
How are you feeling today?
Karina (team member)
