Travelling with IBS

[Joalbert]

I've had IBS for so many years now, but I always wanted to travel but I know that when I get nervous, theres no way for me to be able to go anywhere. I wanted to know if anyone has ever travelled with IBS and how do you control your BM. All I can think is will I ever find a toilet? What happens if I want to drive to another town that is a couple of hours away( like Montreal )?

Please help overcome my fears of travelling.

[Joalbert]

Thanks.....I have a routine already when it comes to going to work and everything, but It's travelling my problem. I also wonder if yoga helps a lot.
I've came a long way since I started to have IBS. Maybe in the future I'll be able to go on a plane. Because thats something that I really want to do.
Thanks again for your response.

[lagoya]

hi
maybe u could try an anti-anxiety med for the traveling just a once off if the thought of it makes u nervous .
the other options would anti-diarrheals which u prob know about already
very low dose anti-d's are now being used to slow down gut motility in ibs d and also helps with the nerve sensitivity which causes the rush to the bathroom.
there are loads of relaxing techs
when i travel i just take a  1 xanax and a few spazmatics and eat wholefoods no fruit and i make it just fine.
when anybody gets nervous about going somewhere it defo effects the bowels and more-so in people with ibs.but i feel once u get used to doing things in your own routine u will find the right pattern for u and be able to move around freely again.

i dont know if that is a great answer and i hope u get to travel it will be worth it