 [ Symptoms ] how quickly can one get diarrhea after eating  my spouse says that if i have diarrhea i should try to recall what i ate the day before i think one can get diarrhea the same day within hours or even minutes after eating something that does not agree with me thank you [ Disease ] i have very severe multiple site oa i have it in both thumbs and now fingers rest ice or heat anti inflammatory pain meds tylenol is a good pain reliever but will do nothing for the inflammation if you have inflammation i use heating pads as i do not always tolerate the ice the cold is what will cause me more pain such as a drop in outdoor temps in winter try capsasin but be very very careful that you do not get it near your face eyes and mouth capsasin used to work great on my back early on in the oa battle but now it does not work for me good luck