Is it o.k. To take Imodium for long periods of time?

My G.P. Has suggested that I have Irritable bowel disease ,I have not had any tests or taken it any further.I just given monthly prescriptions for Imodium to be taken as required.

#2 waiting for administration so I will be brief:

IBS.org

A visit to a good professional dietician might well be quite an efficient way in reducing IBS symptoms. One of my 'in laws' suffers dreadfully from the effects of certain foods and vegetables. I concede that I would find her diet quite bland but it allows her to have a relatively predictable trouble/discomfort free life.

I'm concerned about a lack of diagnostic tests.
GIs docs know the standards of care and what routes to follow in making sure nothing is over-looked.
The nutritionist is a great idea! No matter what the cause, a dietitian will make sure you are getting the vitamins and minerals. If you are having long term diarrhea you will be avoiding certain foods. The nutrients in these foods needs to be supplemented with something else in that category.

Steven made a great suggestion!
Sometimes we get too much into meds rather than what God put in front of us - food!
Make sure you are taking a good multivitamin in the meantime. You don't want to add insult to injury by becoming deficient in important vitamins and minerals.
Don't start spending a lot of money yet in supplements until you know what you are dealing with :)
I know... I've got a suitcase full of them! Lol

Thanks for your opinion,I will see my doctor and see what he has to say.