IBS-C: Wish there was a forum JUST for IBS-C
#175363 - 04/30/05 04:24 PM
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Does anyone else feel that way? I know IBS is IBS, but us C-ers definitely seem to have some differences than you D-ers. It is helpful to make those distinctions.
P.S. Heather, what do you think? Any chance? 
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Karen from Kansas
IBS-C for 8 years
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Many years of C-IBS and pain too for past 2 years-
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My daughter would love to participate!
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I'm happy to hear what the D ers have to say, bec...sometimes I'm D too,but honestly, lately it's so seldom that I really think we need an IBS-C forum! We're totally weird compared to those D'ers!!LOL
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Where in Oklahoma are you? WendySmiling and I are from the OKC area.
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Elizabeth
all those years it wasn't IBS - it was celiac!
send me an email: liz@dopple.net
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Yes, get you C-ers away from us D-ers!! LOL! I so can't relate to you guys who don't have pooh flying outta your butts!!!  LOL! Just kidding! We should stay together.
~nelly~ Yo! East Coast vs. West Coast kinda thang!
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and a separate forum was a no-go...unless my memory is completely whack, which could be the case. 
It's just not practical, and I'm sure Heather will agree. If there's a C forum, there has to be a D forum, an A forum, a forum for pain-predominants, etc etc etc. Honestly, there's no need for segregation in the first place. I agree that the symptoms and treatment are a bit different, but what would you accomplish with a strictly C forum that you can't do in the general forums?
If it comes down to it and you REALLY want a C forum, there are plenty of free message board services out there, and places like Yahoo Groups, where you can start your own boards with a minimum of hassle.
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Yep, I agree with Casey. It would just be way too difficult - plus, can't we all just get along??? lol, ok i'll stop being dramatic haha
I think someone suggested this somewhere I while back - but what if there was some way of having a field where you could put if you're IBS-D, C or A, i.e. under your pic, by where you're from etc... ??
Not sure if that would be desirable or even possible but it's just an idea!
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alternative, ie: putting our "type of IBS" in our profiles.
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Many years of C-IBS and pain too for past 2 years-
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that we don't, you know?? And there seems to be a vast majority of D ers here. Maybe if we did post our types with our names, then we would know... 
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We should include it in out email sigs maybe.
~nelly~
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IBSD-er since aged 12, for 23 years 
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I do see your point. Atomic Rose. I didn't realize there were so many forms of IBS! I just thought C and D and alternating C-D.
I don't have the pain except a few times a month for a violent minute. And, fats (esp. oil) seem to help so much, as does juice. I understand that fats and juice make D'ers double over. I do believe there can be some patterns defined if us C-ers could compare notes. (Of course, this is already going on here, in wonderful ways!) I know that we all can relate to the inconvenience, embarrassment, and crappy feelings that come from IBS. But, I am also very, very convinced there ARE distinct differences.
IF ANY C'ers would like to start a message board at another place like Yahoo (and of course, continue on here as well), e-mail me. If I get enough responses, maybe we could at least start something and see how it goes. (Excuse the pun.)
karenfromkansas@sbcglobal.net
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Karen from Kansas
IBS-C for 8 years
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Karen!
#175659 - 05/02/05 08:17 AM
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Linz
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EVERYONE with IBS has different tolerances and different things that help them...and what helps/doesn't hurt doesn't neccessarily correlate with whether you are C or not!!! So that just doesn't work I'm afraid. We all have to work out our own tolerances with Heather's diet as a basis.
PS. I'm an A but my attacks are D and fats make me tend towards C ...also I'm alot more tolerant of fat levels than most IBSers. And I'm fine with some juice.
Edited by Linz (05/02/05 08:18 AM)
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When you've been on here a while you get to know what everyone is, but you newbies are still getting to know us! This would be so useful.
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#175664 - 05/02/05 08:24 AM
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Linz
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...you'd also get less input if there were separate forums!
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Have a blessed day!...Rachel
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I have IBS but it doesn't have me!
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That is good idea I must say- I always find myself ending my posts with- Oh by the way I was diagnosed as C.
Melissa 
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Melissa
Pain predominant w/occasional C.
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or in sig line
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Red Headed Irish Gal with a Tummy Ache
IBS-C
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Karen, I'm from Kansas too. Been IBS-C since I can remember (even as a child).
I agree that we Cr's should consult one another. I've tried so many things.... Ugh...
Shelley
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I've been thinking about this as I am also IBS C, with pain and bloating, but I'm not sure its a great idea. The basic diet principles are the same. Sure, people with C tend to need more insoluble fiber than people with D. We both need SFS's, lots of water and exercise. D people have immodium and C people have Zelnorm and Miralax. Pre and pro-bitoics are good for us both.
I'm afraid that if we broke up the forums more that we would get less responses and less of a sense of community. If you have a specific question about C, just put it in the subject title of mention it in the first few lines of your post. I think we should all change our sigs to reflect our particular IBS symptoms. Also remember that most people suffer from more than one issue. I suffer from C, which is mostly under control with miralax. I also suffer from bloating, gas and severe pain. People with D also suffer from pain and bloating. Some people don't have either C or D, just pain and bloating, where would those people post and look for answers?
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