Thank you for all your posts about the Barium...now I have another question about it...(m)
#2335 - 03/10/03 07:59 AM
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Nugget
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I am supposed to drink it mixed with any liquid I can tolerate....two big cups (they provided) full. One measured at 3 hours before the test and one measured at 1 hour before the test. What is the safest liquid for an IBS-D sufferer to mix this stuff with on an empty stomach at 5:30 and 7:30 in the morning? I'm extremely nervous about this and it's only making my IBS-D worse.
Thank you
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I don't know what would go well with the Barium - but if you're IBS D make sure that it's a drink you regularly drink. Water, soy milk comes to mind. The Barium as I remember was quite chalky tasting. Anyway, if you have to, you can always plug your nose while swallowing (you won't taste it then.) Relax. Most of us have been through this, too. Getting tense will only make it worse. It's only a little test and it will be over before you know it. Plan for some type of treat for when the test is over - maybe not right after - you may not feel up to it. But promise yourself a shopping trip or a manicure or renting a movie or buy a book or something fluffy to make yourself feel good. Whatever you like. That way, you can think of it while you're going through the test. Please let us know how it goes. I know you'll be fine! We're your cheering section. Be brave and may the force be with you! 
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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Thank you sooo much, Han....I know I'm just a big worrier and that is most of my problem...but, it's just the way I am. I know I'll be fine especially with the support of my friends here. {{{Hugs}}}
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Glad to be here for you and thanks for the hug. I'm a big worrier, too. In fact, I was just dianogsed with an anxiety disorder a couple months ago. I think that a lot of IBSers worry too much. Let us know how it goes!
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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My husband was picking on me the other day saying I worry about the stupid little things and then I don't worry about things that would worry others. I usally forget about the ones he would worry about I guess, like babysitting my three nieces and nephews. I said this to him and of course he came back with "why do you think men are never remembering things and then we don't worry about them." Don't know if this is true, but why not.
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