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FarPoint

(14,877 posts)
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 07:40 AM Wednesday

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 Wednesday OP
I only have breakfast items from there - and only then as a last resort EYESORE 9001 Wednesday #1
Thanks for sharing... FarPoint Wednesday #2
Try LACTAID! Mopar151 Wednesday #3
Haven't had issues with McD. mwmisses4289 Wednesday #4
Colbert has had massive issues with Taco Bell Grim Chieftain Wednesday #7
Dunkin' makes some good breakfaat sandwiches, or used to. SheltieLover Wednesday #5
Yes they do! FarPoint Wednesday #6
Great alternative to McD's! SheltieLover Wednesday #8
After I moved... 2naSalit Wednesday #9
Oh no! SheltieLover Wednesday #10
Not sure... 2naSalit Wednesday #11
Probably a sign of good health, imo. SheltieLover Wednesday #13
And that's... 2naSalit Wednesday #14
No idea. Never eat there. bif Wednesday #12

EYESORE 9001

(29,816 posts)
1. I only have breakfast items from there - and only then as a last resort
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:22 AM
Wednesday

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

(14,877 posts)
2. Thanks for sharing...
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 08:28 AM
Wednesday

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
Wednesday

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

(81,249 posts)
5. Dunkin' makes some good breakfaat sandwiches, or used to.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 09:01 AM
Wednesday

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

(14,877 posts)
6. Yes they do!
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 10:23 AM
Wednesday

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

2naSalit

(103,354 posts)
9. After I moved...
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 11:10 AM
Wednesday

Last edited Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:29 PM - Edit history (1)

To the land of Dunkin, I relied on their breakfast sandwiches when I was busy driving around and didn't have time for anything else...normally I get the maple bacon and an order of those stuffed mini bagels. Last month I got a breakfast sandwich on No Kings day because I wanted to get to my protest place on time.

Good thing I went home soon after as I had hershey squirts for the next 36 hours. That cured me.

SheltieLover

(81,249 posts)
10. Oh no!
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:13 PM
Wednesday

Sorry to hear the Dunkin' food made you ill. Sadly, most of them are really high in fat & cholesterol, maybe that's why?

2naSalit

(103,354 posts)
11. Not sure...
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 12:33 PM
Wednesday

There were a couple options. I really am not a fast food consumer, the year long moving process was a sacrifice I made for the short term. I'm back to normal diet now so maybe the shock of fast food was all it took. Haven't been able to eat most fast food products for decades due to unpleasant after effects.

SheltieLover

(81,249 posts)
13. Probably a sign of good health, imo.
Wed Apr 15, 2026, 01:52 PM
Wednesday

As if your body is saying "what did you just eat? Ick!"

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