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Has been 5 weeks with chronic diarrhea

Posted By Barb (Windsor, Ontario) on 12/07/2012

hello... I have had diareha for about 5 weeks now and tired of trying everything. I heard eating coconut macroons helped so I made some and not sure if it helped. Bought coconut milk and the first thing in the morning loose and watery. Now I see cinnamon tea or sticks. I only go once in the morning. Can u help this senior as to what will work. I am scared to eat anything. Please tell me what to try and the brands name and where to get it. thank u barb

not sure if I bought the right coconut milk and I just downed it.

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Replied by Lisa (Thousand Oaks, Ca, Usa) on 12/07/2012

Hi Barb, I'm sorry to hear of your having to deal with this with no relief. I am going to tell you what my mom would make me when I had this problem growing up. She never gave it a name but it is called Jook or Congee in the Chinese culture. It's a rice soup and very comforting. It would always calm my stomach and then the diarrhea would cease. I still love jook but usually only get it in Chinatown when we go for our dim sum. I am going to give you a link for a recipe since my mom would just "put it together". This will make it easier for you to know the amounts of the ingredients.

https://sites.google.com/site/susanwongssoupcollection/chinese-rice-soup-jook

Here's another recipe with photos and you can also see the variations that are in these recipes as they are usually "family recipes" passed down:

http://drbenkim.com/how-to-make-rice-porridge.htm

Hope this helps! Take care, Lisa

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Replied by Ed2010 (Oakville, Canada) on 12/08/2012

Hi Barb, Should be some infection. To stop the diarrhea:

Take 1 tsp of Apple Cider Vinegar in a glass of cold water morning and evening. May be couple of days or till the diarrhea stops. (would take 1 to 3 days).

And to strengthen the stomach and intestines take Home Made Milk Kefir 2 cups a day or at least 1 cup a day. Even if you can't make Milk Kefir, buy some milk kefir some store.

If you are in any type of antacid , it is time to stop it and take the natural way.

Good Health, thanks

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Replied by Lou (Tyler, Tx) on 08/18/2015

For goodness sakes, coconut products are for constipation, NOT diarrhea!!! No wonder you can't stop going!!! LOL
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