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FarPoint

(14,851 posts)
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 07:40 AM 3 hrs ago

Does anyone else get diarrhea from eating McDonald's?

There are times when I am on the road, early nursing visits and don't have time for a breakfast or a lunch....Definitely I can't eat the hamburgers they make....30 minutes or so after eating....BAM! ...Less frequency with a breakfast sandwich but it does happen.....

I just have to pack a snack when I have long days....Panera is a good option if I have time to relax and eat...never GI disturbance events...

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Does anyone else get diarrhea from eating McDonald's? (Original Post) FarPoint 3 hrs ago OP
I only have breakfast items from there - and only then as a last resort EYESORE 9001 2 hrs ago #1
Thanks for sharing... FarPoint 2 hrs ago #2
Try LACTAID! Mopar151 2 hrs ago #3
Haven't had issues with McD. mwmisses4289 2 hrs ago #4
Colbert has had massive issues with Taco Bell Grim Chieftain 24 min ago #7
Dunkin' makes some good breakfaat sandwiches, or used to. SheltieLover 2 hrs ago #5
Yes they do! FarPoint 45 min ago #6
Great alternative to McD's! SheltieLover 14 min ago #8

EYESORE 9001

(29,794 posts)
1. I only have breakfast items from there - and only then as a last resort
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:22 AM
2 hrs ago

The only item I recall ordering is bacon, egg & cheese biscuit, which I consider edible when the biscuits haven’t started setting like concrete. The last breakfast burrito was at least 3 years ago. It was repulsive. Suffice to say, the one item I occasionally get from McDonald’s definitely doesn’t give diarrhea. Opposite effect, perhaps.

FarPoint

(14,851 posts)
2. Thanks for sharing...
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:28 AM
2 hrs ago

it is a faster/ cheaper quick convince but the after effects are not worth it....I just won't use them even at the last minute....a bagel will work too from Panera...vs Mickeys...

I may of only eaten from Mickeys say 6-8 time max all year.... I can be creative...

Mopar151

(10,349 posts)
3. Try LACTAID!
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:30 AM
2 hrs ago

Taking before a meal is best, but it works to calm the storm if you take some with a few ounces of milk when your guts rumble.

SheltieLover

(81,072 posts)
5. Dunkin' makes some good breakfaat sandwiches, or used to.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:01 AM
2 hrs ago

If you have one near you, give them a try. I've never gotten sick from McD's, but I've consistently had that rwaxtion to Pizza Hut food.

Be well & stay safe out there.

FarPoint

(14,851 posts)
6. Yes they do!
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 10:23 AM
45 min ago

I have one just down the street from me and I do tolerate and enjoy their breakfast sandwiches.. no issues either

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