I am so happy.....
#351149 - 10/24/09 05:25 PM
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Last year I was having problems with my stomach and went to see a gastro doctor. He first mentioned IBS and put me on some medication that I did not like. It made me feel loopy and could be addictive....two things I DID NOT want. In the mean time, we checked other things and I was having issues with my gall bladder which subsequently had to be removed. When this was all over I thought maybe I did not have IBS because I felt so much better. I did at that time change my diet as I was unable to eat red meats, dairy and anything fatty or fried. I had some problems since then but nothing as bad as how I had felt before the gall bladder removal. But last week I had another "attack" on the way to work. I had constipation for two days and had been eating a lot of dair and some other foods I knew I could not tolerate. I get stomach cramps almost to where I feel like I can't breath. In addition to this I have anxiety attacks. So I have decided to return to this board and the diet. I had ordered the book last year when it was first suggested that I might have IBS. I have had the light down the throat and a sonogram which showed nothing as far as cancer or anything. I ordered the Acacia fiber and the peppermint tea and received it the very next day. I want to say that with my change in diet since this past Tuesday and the new
products I am feeling a ton better. I can hardly believe it. I am so appreciative that I found this website and that there are people who understand how I am feeling. I have tried to explain it to friends, family and coworker and they try to be understanding but don't really get it. Its not just a run-of-the-mill tummy ache or cramp and they definitely do not understand the anxiety attacks that I have along with this. If anyone has been having this same experience, please let me know. Its tough when there is no one to discuss this with. Thanks for this website and the Acacia fiber and the peppermint tea. It has made a ton of difference even in just two days.
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When all else fails.....have tea.
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Yes, it is very frustrating and lonely when you try to explain what you're going through to friends and family and they really just don't get it... and then reach for a donut and offer you one!! When I get to the point of feeling utterly alone and misunderstood I just come on this board. 
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Well luckily I have found this board. And it's not like I am starving....the recipes in the book are a God send. I never feel deprived.
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It's even worse when friends and family just don't want to hear about it. Like it's your problem and how dare you infringe on their perfect lives with it. I've given up on even trying to seriously tell people how I feel. My parents care but are unrealistic (It's going to go away! You'll see! Just TRY eating a steak, what's the worst that can happen?) and everyone else just doesn't want to know about it. IBS is a very lonely disease, but once you control it for the most part you can pretend you're normal in front of people.
That depressing note aside , I'm glad following the diet guidelines has improved your symptoms!
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Thanks! At least we know how it feels. Just tonight my husband said "Your just going to have to grow up. What, are you going to live like a hermit forever???" Very hurtful. I am by no means a hermit. I work a daily job. It doesn't mean I want to take a 8 hour trip somewhere.  You know what I mean. But we'll make it. I even went to Wisconsin last Christmas (and drove/rode from Alabama) I am not completely unfunctional. But when I feel bad, I feel REALLY bad. And when I feel good I am more adventurous (sp?). But I always know I can come here and find someone who understands. Thanks for the kind words.
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