New to Here and a Question
#152462 - 02/21/05 12:44 PM
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Hi Everyone!
I am new to this board and so glad I found this website. I was diagnosed with IBS about 12 years ago when I was in college. Once I reached grad school, the symptoms subsided, and I only had occassional attacks. I have been seriously dieting since December, and in the past month I have been a MESS. Frustrated that this has come back to haunt me, I decided to do an internet search after a bad attack at work after lunch today. (How times have changed - using the internet to research this problem wasn't a thought back in the early nineties!) and found this site. I also found that all of the things I have been religiously sticking to as part of my diet, are IBS trigger foods, and all the foods I avoid are the go foods! When I have a treat after losing five pounds - I eat all fo the Trigger Foods! I also picked up a horrible coffee habit in the last two years, which apparently is not helping, and I use about 8 packets of artificial sweetner a day - whatever brand happens to be around!
So, glad to be here, and starting today I am completely changing my diet and I'm excited to see what happens. I hope I do not re-gain weight, though.
My question is - what's the scoop on Splenda and IBS? Bad?
Thanks! And glad to be here!
Jennifer
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Welcome!
#152464 - 02/21/05 12:58 PM
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Linz
Reged: 09/01/03
Posts: 8242
Loc: England
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Do a search on Splenda...it's come up before.
If you count calories or just keep track of how much you're eating, gaining weight shouldn't be a problem. Join in on the fitness board if you want...there's people losing and gaining weight or just trying to be more healthy.
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Welcome Jennifer!
#152502 - 02/21/05 02:10 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Hi Jennifer,
First of all, Welcome! You came to the right place.
I was diagnosed with IBS about 5 years ago when I turned 55 (but suffered since I was 40). I'm very grateful for having lived so long without it, and feel very sorry for all you young gals who are suffering at such a young age.
You need to get Heather's book, "IBS, The First Year." It's our bible. It'll help you IMMENSELY. Stick to the diet, and you'll get better, I promise.
I too found Heather and these Boards through the internet. Thank you, Bill Gates! You BET times have changed! I remember when computers first came out and I was forced into using one at my office; I fought tooth and nail, but lost the battle (yet ended up winning the war!).
Ah, yes, coffee. Well, my dear, I can tell you that's the worst problem I bear: my 43-year-long addiction to coffee. If I could avoid it, my IBS would be in remission. Every time I have a cup, I end up with cramps and Big D. I've tried everything to ward off the symptoms, but nothing works, save giving up the coffee.
You have a two-year addiction? Girlfriend, if at all possible, give it up. And yes, artificial sweeteners are a trigger too. I know that's bad news -- but here's some good news: I can eat chocolate!
YAAAY! Life is sweet.
Glad you're here too. You'll get a LOT of help here.
Bev
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Hi, Bevrs!! How ya been?? The new pic is great!!
Jennifer, welcome from me too.
And hi again, Linz.
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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