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I understand what you mean, but I'd say don't think twice about it. I think this is all due to IBS being such a common condition and that most people have such a mild form of it. It is easy to be judged by other people. They might say "oh, it's just a little tummy upset - get over it" or something like that. Most people with mild IBS and people who don't have IBS probably don't understand what it's about.
But this is a medical condition. A legitimate medical condition. So why feel bad if you need to stay home from work? A person suffering from migraines doesn't feel bad for staying home I think, and is probably not judged by people for it either. Neither would someone with an inflammatory bowel disease be. So why should you?
/Ulrika 
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Hi there! I'm back too after thanksgiving vacation! I too definitely feel guilty about calling in sick from my IBS attacks. When I come back from work, I can tell everyone is staring or talking about me. I can't stand it! But the pain is often so unbearable that you got to do what you have to do! I work at a bank, so I have to be friendly and upbeat, but when I get an attack (yes which is usually Monday, Tuesday due to awful weekend eating habits) I am not upbeat at all, and everyone can tell that I don't feel good. I work with only 20 people, so everyone is very close and knows everything about everyone! They usually can see it in my eyes or the way I walk because I can't stand up straight when having an attack.
My best advice is to STAY HOME unless it is just a mild attack. Sometimes on Mondays and Tuesdays, I have to suffer through it because too many of those days missed just looks bad. I drive thirty minutes to work every day, and my attacks usually don't start until after my mid morning snack. The only good thing is that after four o'clock, if we are through with our work we can go home!
We all need help with the WEEKEND WARRIOR EATING HABITS! Glad y'all are back! Good to be back!
Hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving!
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IBS-C, Gas, Bloating, HURTING!
I'm married and it's so wonderful!
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Really sorry i havent replied i been up to my eyes in it !!
So ok food allergies are normally pretty full on and pretty quickly you know you have heard of sea food allergys where the lips swell that kinda thing so you have that side of things - however if you have an intolerance your symptoms will build up over time hense the bloating the constipation the wind sometimes feeling drained and tired - diareah,shakes when ur hungry,headaches sometimes blurred vision,and one of the main symptoms is craving the actualy food your intolerant to the list can be endless. There is unfortunatly no testing that can be done to proove an intolerance so im afraid it is trial and error and we would treat people by using exclusion diets. there is a list of food which are more likely to cause intolerance and i have more information about which ones you can try cutting out first and in which order and when u should re introduce - it maybe that you cant have full fat milk but condensed or evaporated may be ok - cheese may cause problem but milk might not etc ! it can be confusing but i can help you through it if you so wish !! xxx
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I really understand the dreaded guilty feeling of calling in sick to work. I have actually called in yesterday & today which seems horrible since it is the days after a holiday. I am sure that some people think I am just trying to take an extended vacation ~ don't I wish.
The only advice I can share is Take Care of Yourself and don't worry about what others think. Hope everyone has a great tummy day today.
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IBS~D
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Hi Jen,
That would be great if you could email me with information on the most common food intolerances and where to start etc. My email address is sarahaw@hotmail.com The body seems to be such a finely tuned machine sometimes doesn't it. I just can't wait for the time when i go a month without an attack but it takes so long to figure out what works for you as an individual! My problem is that I want it be gluten alone that causes my IBS symptoms but unfortunately it's not. Hopefully we'll all get there some day...
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Sarah
IBS-C
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Hi Sarah,
I was reading some of your recent posts. So, you cannot handle gluten? Have you ever read the book by Shauna Ahern called, "Gluten-Free Girl"? I found it to be a very interesting read. I never knew how many products that we use every day, contain gluten. Not just food products, but toothpaste, cosmetics, medications, even salt. Shauna says in her book that she even has to watch cross-contamination from hubby, since he is OK with gluten. They pretty much have a gluten-free kitchen. Lucky, for her, she married a chef. 
I went to your blog. Your site and Shaunas are similar in the set-up and style. She also cooks quite a bit and photographs her food. I think she did a small piece for Food Network here in the US.
So, you were tested for the gluten intolerance? It must be tough, since like I said, it is in everything.
The recipe on your site, 'Chocolate Orange Cookie Bites', sounds really good. I am going to try that one. I am going back to your site now and read a little more. Thanks for steering us to your blog.
Lynn 
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Hi Lynn,
Thanks for your post. You're right gluten is in everything! I think I got contaminated on the weekend by my mum's roasting tin which is why i'm suffering now. Unfortunately I've never been tested for gluten intolerance because they're not hot on it over here in the UK. I saw a specialist dietician who was astonished that I had such quick and major results from going strictly gluten free. She suspects I have coeliacs but said there's no point in being tested for it because I'd get so ill having to eat all that bread in order to get a diagnosis that it's not worth it. Especially because the only treatment is a gluten free diet.
I have read Shauna's site and I love it. Have actually just ordered her book and am looking forward to reading it.
Are you gluten free to? Or do you just follow Heather's EFI diet?
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Sarah
IBS-C
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Do you have to eat bread or is it a blood test and then a biopsy of the small intestine? Some posts on here indicate that is what they do. I don't know, but it must be tough limiting yourself so much, and having to be very vigilant in where and what you eat. But, if you had such great results from removing it from your diet, then I guess that could be it.
No, I really haven't figured my own situation out yet. I am still trying different things. The docs in the US in my area, have not been a great help. I am very frustrated by the medical care for GI problems over here. I actually thought the UK was better as far as gut problems go. I had read several posts that say one of the best is there.
As far as gluten free, no, I am not. I have often wondered about that since I have struggled since I was a child. I have the red face (Roascea) and crave wheat, so I wonder if I might have a gluten sensitivity. Shanna speaks to the ruddy complexion in her book. Who knows, maybe the real problem with people with Rosacea is a food sensitivity, and not a blood vessel/capillary disorder.
I think you will enjoy her book. I really enjoyed what I have read of your blog so far, and the recipes look fantastic. Most of the time I can eat pretty much what I want, and then out of the blue...well, you know. 
It was so nice chatting with you. I have always wanted to visit your area, but haven't made it so far. Maybe one day.
Lynn
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I have found a connection between IBS and Fibromyalgia. I am a facilitator of a Fibromyalgia Recovery Group in Florida and many of the woman in my group suffer with IBS. My mother had constant bloating, gas, pain and constipation and had FMS. Has anyone read Dr. Paul St. Amand's book, "What Your Doctor May Not Tell You About Fibromyalgia"? In it, he explains why his patients suffer from IBS. He only sees patients with FMS and a large percentage of his patients have IBS symptoms. My mother kept a diary of what she ate in hopes of finding the reason for her constipation. I didn't discover the connection until she past away. That was sad for me. I would have liked to tell her why she hurt so badly.
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(from welshsarah on 11/29/08)
My best day with my IBS tends to be a saturday because that's when I'm the most relaxed.
I can relate to that very well.
Have you considered changing your job? It sounds to me that you're stressed about your job and assuming that Saturday is your usual day off from work it would be only natural for you to be more relaxed (and thus less likely to have an "IBS episode").
I'm new to the boards and fairly new to finding any real information about IBS (such as what I'm seeing on these boards) but I'm fairly certain that stress is just as important in contributing to IBS as any dietary issues.
I've set up an appointment with a psychiatrist to speak about stress issues and hopefully with all the dietary info that I'm learning about here, I'll have my own IBS under some sort of control.
Good luck to you!
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Saul (IBS - D)
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