recurring diarrhea

Problem started in 4/07 with back pain, then diarrhea for two weeks, stopped when I quit eating.  Was okay until beginning of 8/07 with spasms high in abdomen and diarrhea.  Was given Prilosec and Levsin and told to eat the BRAT diet.  Saw GI consultant who set me up for colonoscopy because they found blood in stool at lab. Now 9/12 passing excessive amounts of gas and woke up with recurring diarrhea all night.  What do I take/eat and can I take Imodium (immodium).  

[lizziecee]

I would think it is okay to take imodium (immodium) until you get the colonoscopy. Meantime I would eat a low fibre, low fat, high protein diet. When I get a bad flare of Crohn's I can normally only eat creamed potatoes, poached eggs, clear broth and jello.  I don't know what the BRAT diet is, but I would steer clear of root vegetables, red meat and fatty foods.

Hope you get the colonoscopy soon and a proper diagnosis for your symptons, then you can get the appropriate treatment.
Liz.