My husband has had diarrhea since april, 2006. Not just runny, but violent diarrhea. He has been to our family doctor, and three weeks ago he was refered to a gi specialist. All stool samples and blood work have come back with the same results...Nothing wrong! The specialist said not to worry about cancer because there wasn't any cramping or any blood in the stool. So they have my husband on a restrictive diet; the first two weeks no milk products and the second two weeks some milk products and metamucil three times a day along with anti-diarrhea pills four times per day. The metamucil makes his stomach cramp and bloat so bad that he won't take that anymore. Next they plan to do a colonoscopy.

The doctors are saying he might have this problem for years and there is nothing they can do!!! Has anyone ever heard of diarrhea that you can't get rid of?

Thanks for your time.