 [ Symptoms ] i have constant diarrhea almost every day i have bowl movements 30 min after eating and cannot pass a solid bowel for years now this has become a growing issue i very rarely pass a solid bowel movment i would say 3 times a month i always have to go the bathroom 30 min after eating my normal bowel movments per day is 4 7 times a day sometimes much more depending on what i eat i have tried over the counter anti diarrhea meds but they really dont help i am at my wits end with this any ideas as to what this could be i am not covered by insurance at my job so i avoid going to the doctor at all cost [ Disease ] you should definatly go to a doctor about that 12 years is a very long time if you are smoking a pack a day that could be a huge reason why go to the doctor for sure