Is it okay for a Crohn’s Disease patient to take one Imodium each morning, before school?
Elisabeth L
My daughter is in a severe flare, but she has insisted on returning to school. Though her teachers and fellow students have been completely accommodating of her frequent need to use the restroom, it would be great if she didn’t have to worry about it, at least for a few hours. I know about the rare instance of toxic megacolon, but do you think it would be okay for her to take one Imodium in the morning, before she leaves home for the day? Thank you.
You should ask her GI, but most likely it is okay. I was told by my GI that it is okay and I take 2 day.
But it may vary from person to person.
hi Elisabeth, I have crohn’s like your daugther dxed age 12.
Check out the Crohn’s & Colitis site. They have great information on the latest treatments, information re: how to tell teachers, surgery, diet, etc. Check out and locate a local support chapter near you. There are even groups for kids with CD.
The site also has a live chat, a hotline, and an open forum where you can post questions to others who have children with IBD.
I have been in your daughter’s shoes. Definitely ask her GI before giving her anything over the counter and make sure she is on a newer treatment like Remicade, Humira, Entocort, Imuran, or 6MP to get into remisison. take care and good luck.
Hi there. I am 26 years old and have had Crohn’s since I was 15, so I too have had to deal with being in school and the effects of Crohn’s.
My specialist said it was okay for me to take an imodium each day, but everyone does differ, so make sure you double check with her specialist. Also make sure that while on imodium, she drinks plenty of water, to ensure she doesn’t get “blocked up” from taking it.
I have even tried taking just half an imodium and that still helps. If you’re very worried, perhaps start her out on half and see how it goes? You don’t want her to stop going to the bathroom all together so a half a tablet may see her through her day and then she can take another half the next day.
Good luck with everything