Don--better check with your doc if you are having severe persistent diarrhea for several days--if he says not to worry, but the problem continues, ask about taking Metamucil in a 6oz. glass of water--it can control that problem and isn't harmful. (For constipation one uses a large amount of water with it, instead of the small amount used to help with diarrhea.) It works. Sorry about your problem--you didn't need that! :-) Camilla Flintermann, CG for Peter, 79/8, Oxford,Ohio [log in to unmask] * * * * * * * * * * * * * * "Ask me about the CARE list for PD caregivers!" * * * * * * * * * * * * * *