Eating
#328446 - 04/18/08 03:08 PM
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Steve W
Reged: 04/17/08
Posts: 13
Loc: AZ
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Hey Gang,
I'm brand new to this board and th IBS group. I have officially been diagnosed with IBS by my GI doctor. This looks like a great forum for IBS patients to learn and exchange ideas.
If you don't mind, I want to list a few of the things I have going on, and see if others have had similar experiences and the fixes / solutions. I learned of this place through a client of mine, who had nearly the same experiences and symptoms. Funny how that works.
As well, I have diet questions if anyone can help.
The biggest problem I have is: immediately after eating anything - 1 potato chip or a 5 course meal I get severe, shooting back pains. At times, literally debilitating, to the point where I can't even stand up. After a bowel movement, 90% of the pain would go away, but now the pain persists even after a bowel movement.
I have had every MRI, x-ray, scan of my abdomen, back, midsection, test for kidney stones, pancreatic stones, you name , I have had it. No physical problems are detected, hence my doctors keep coming back to the GI / IBS as the cause of this pain. It started with severe bloating, but now it's more back pain.
Yesterday, I started eating healthier, and the immediate pain is almost all gone. I bought the diet kit # 2 from heather, and I'm trying to eat as healthy as possible, as the pain became untolerable.
I did review the do's & don'ts of eating, the menu, etc.
This will clearly be the toughest adjustment I have ever had to make.
When out and about, instead of fast food, (especially later at night when many of the healthier places are closed) what types of foods / places have you all gone to for a meal?
Any help is appreciated.
Steve / AZ
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Re: Eating
#328448 - 04/18/08 03:39 PM
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Toady
Reged: 04/06/06
Posts: 1299
Loc: A small city, Northwestern Ontario, Canada
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Welcome to the board. I'm happy to hear you are already noticing a diference in your pain!
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When out and about, instead of fast food, (especially later at night when many of the healthier places are closed) what types of foods / places have you all gone to for a meal?
Generally, I can safely eat a veggie sub - no cheese - at Subway or Quiznos. Our Subways are open late so it helps. In a pinch I pick up some Tostitos and a bottle of Life water. Otherwise I'll pick up a bagel and peppermint tea or some mixed green and white rice at the Chinese place. There are a lot of choices out there, just choose wisely.
I should note, I'm stable though!
Good luck!
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Cassandra
Live like there's no tomorrow. Love like you've never loved before.
IBS A 20+ years, Chronic Migraines, Chiari Malformation (decompressed June 22, 2010), Brachial Neuritis, and ??? the list just keeps growing, but I'm still shiny side up! 
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Thx for the tips!
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Re: Eating
#328452 - 04/18/08 04:14 PM
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Zara
Reged: 06/07/06
Posts: 883
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Hi Steve and welcome!
I'm glad to hear you're already feeling much better. To your question - a while ago I was asking around here what to eat for fast food. Check out this thread .
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Zara,
Thx for the tips and link. I love Wendy's, but now instead of a # 6 with Fries and a coke, it will have to be grilled chicken, baked potato and water, oh well. Thx!
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