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Waiting for results on stools samples for giardia. immodium not working, tried recommend doses for past 38 hrs. trying brat diet. no help. thoughts?

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Dr. Patrick Connor answered

Specializes in Emergency Medicine

Clear liquids: If you do have giardia, I would go on a clear liquid diet util the results are back

Answered 8/2/2014

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