Imodium before endoscopy

[Claudia DeMeritt]

I have an endoscopy scheduled for 12/22/22.
Will the use of Imodium during that prep time effect the result of the biopsy?  The PA I saw indicates that 1 or 2 tabs a day would be ok (he sounded very unsure of himself).  

He also told me I had to resume a normal gluten diet for the 2 weeks prior to the test and if not the results could be inconclusive and would need to repeat the process-ugh!  I fear that if I do the full gluten diet  I will not be able to leave my house without taking Imodium.  
 

Also looking at Mayo Clinic guidelines, eating the equivalent of 2-3 slices of wheat bread for 2 weeks is sufficient.  Do I risk doing just the 2-3 slices of wheat bread or go fully gluten diet?  There does not appear to be any guidelines regarding use of Imodium during prep for endoscopy and it’s effects on the outcome of the test.

Struggling to do the right thing and still have a somewhat normal holiday.

[Scott Adams]

I've not heard that Imodium would alter biopsy results, so I believe it would be fine, however, check in with your doctor to be sure.

The amount of gluten you should eat daily should be at least 2 slices of wheat bread worth, and it doesn't matter the form, any type of gluten will work.