More than a year ago (77 years old now) begin recurring bouts w/diarrhea, known spastic colon...having always been more to the constipated side...since teens, Metamucil, prune juice, high-fiber diet. Last fall, o/a November 2016, my previously seen-gastroenterologist, had another colonoscopy. Routine, removed two small polyps, negative, no issue. Come back in three years (79 y.o.). Three times I ve been appointed w/family physician s Nurse Practicioner, about Jul/Aug a request to return my phone call was dropped? Physician had suggested removal Metformin, after o/a 3 yrs use - adjusting A1C/ok at last result; provided w/numerous dietary lists do eat, don t eat. Eat yogurt, take probiotic, immodium, couple of embarrasing incidents (at home). Occasionally, w/o correlation, subsides 3, 6 wks; my annual workup physician s visit appointed a yr ago coming late Nov. Meanwhile...I hate it when this happens! History - two older sisters diagnosed Crohn s Disease, eldest sister colostomy in her later 40 s, second sister probably more than two ft large intestine, two surgeries, removed. But, thinking my reaching the age I am and never been diagnosed, probably not going to happen. I was with both of them at various times, am aware, this is not easy. Okay to use anti-diarrheal and wait out my family doctor of 10-11 years, been there for me, or...? Insist/ask for help.