I Used To Think...
#61747 - 04/16/04 06:39 AM
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Kimm
Reged: 03/10/04
Posts: 1171
Loc: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
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that having D was worse than having C....but lately I've been really C and WOW....this sucks!!
I posted earlier this week about how I was stuck on the toilet for over an hour because of C....well now I'm terriifed to go to the washroom.
I've been feeling like I need to go all morning but I'm at work and I'm scared I'm gonna get stuck in the washroom again for an hour (and I really just can't afford to be doing that at work)....
Can't wait to get home to use the toilet!!
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Oh Kimm, I know the feeling. I'm sitting here right now wishing my BM would come out because I'm going to Toronto for the weekend in just a couple of hours and don't want to be miserable with C all weekend! Anyway, to make a long story short, I hope we're both moved to run to the bathroom soon... but not in a bad way, lol. I hope you feel better soon!
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"Anyone can exercise, but this kind of lethargy takes real discipline." -Garfield
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I know how both of you feel. C really is a pain that way! There were days in the past (before I went on this diet and found Heather's wonderful books and site) when I'd just go eat a greasy burger so I'd go to the bathroom no matter how painful. Luckily, I don't do that anymore!
I'm lucky to have a pretty private washroom I can use at work but I know what you mean about being stuck in there for an hour! Sometimes I just don't go because I'm so afraid it will take longer than the time I have...
Luckily this diet and the acacia seems to be helping somewhat. Good luck with it! Hope you feel better soon!
Ana
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ARE YOU KIDDING ME? NO WAY!! I had SEVERE IBSD for a good 2 years in my life- i couldnt even leave my house! Now, for the past 2 months, Ive had IBSC and I can handle it through fiber control, and the IBS diet (of corse!) I have found that with IBSD, I was in more pain, and pain that i am now with ibsc.
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No, no, no, that's not what I think NOW! But I will ashamedly admit that is how I used to think about it. Basically, I thought being constipated meant that you just couldn't go to the bathroom for a couple days. And when I had bad D, I would have given anything for that.. to just not have to go for a while.. I didn't realise you still felt like you had to go, and just couldn't. I didn't realise it comes with all the fun of cramping and bloating and gas - not to mention the straining for hours whilst stuck on the loo.
I am typically IBS-D, which I think is no walk in the park, and have only had C a few times. I wouldn't be able to say that one is worse than the other, as they are both pretty horrible and different situations would let you cope with each one differently.
I think the worst I ever had was when all morning, I was trying to go to the bathroom and couldn't. I was cramped up and basically doubled over. Then all of a sudden, WHAM and I had really terrible D. Best of both worlds.
Anyways, to Kimm, I'm sorry you are feeling so awful. I hope you get to go home soon (or already have) and have been in the comfort of your own bathroom, where you can take as long as you want! I know how you feel about not wanting to use the potty at work. In my last bar shift, I felt like I had to go for about 3 hours but just danced around, holding it 'till I got home 'cause... I want all the other kids to like me!! 
--Steph
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~~I'm not crazy, I'm just a little unwell-I know right now you can't tell~~Matchbox 20
IBS-D,pain.
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I'm lucky to have a pretty private washroom I can use at work but I know what you mean about being stuck in there for an hour! ...
Oh, the whole bathroom at work situation is never good. And I have a new pet peeve -- people who come in after lunch and brush their teeth in there! I am already uncomfortable and stuck in there and then they come in and hang out for a while brushing their teeth. I hate it. 
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There were days in the past (before I went on this diet and found Heather's wonderful books and site) when I'd just go eat a greasy burger so I'd go to the bathroom no matter how painful. Luckily, I don't do that anymore!
Ahh, yes. I used to do the same thing with coffee. It worked as a laxative, and back then I was willing to put up with the side effects of cramping, not to mention how much it was upsetting my tummy in general. Never again!
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Yes, hindsight is 20/20 as they say... I must admit I've been doing really well for the past few days. Easter really threw me off but by Tuesday this week I was back to going to the bathroom daily with NO PAIN  and eating healthy meals based on Heather's diet.
I like feeling like this and I like not going through the "whatever it takes" to go to the bathroom thing....!
Ana
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kim i have the same problem at work. but when i have to use the toilet i just go and dont worry what others think. jasper
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ive had ibs for 8 years now. im learning alot on this web board. thanks again everyone
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that's the worst!! I've had so many experiences where I'm in the bathroom and my stomach is going crazy but I'm trying to hold back until everyone leaves!!
Now when I use the washroom I always try and get in and out without lingering when I sense there's someone in the stall beside me who's not feeling well.
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