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#78218 - 06/11/04 12:28 PM
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atomic rose
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Sorry to hear you had an attack last night.  That stinks. Maybe anxiety about going away this weekend? I think I remember you being kind of nervous about that even days ago... I know that if I'm anxious about something, it'll hit me days later. Stupid IBS.
I know the acacia is a better deal in the long run... I just meant that I don't have the money to get it right now. Once we move - a month from now? 6 weeks? - we'll have a little more cash for things, and the acacia is tops on my list. The citrucel isn't exactly disagreeing with me, but I would prefer something a little easier to take.
I think I'd even be happy going 2 weeks without an attack, at this point. Right now, between actual attacks and nausea and panic/anxiety from both of those, I have maybe 1 good day a week. It blows.
Hope you're feeling better too!
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Hi Atomic Rose,
I just wanted to say that I read through the posts here and I'm glad you're feeling better and I'm sending good vibes your way that it keeps getting better! 
I think the eating small bits throughout the day is definitely a help!
Feel even better soon!
Ana
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Hi, I am new to this board and thought I would introduce myself. I've read some of the post and relate to each one . My story is most likely like a lot of yours . Although until just now , I thought I was alone . I just ordered Heather's books and am excited to learn more as the Drs, nutritionist and specialist have not addressed or simply do not know . I've been ill since March. Lost 15 lbs of my only 100lbs . Hospitalized twice for dehydration, giving every test known and was told there are some Diverticli on my Cat scan, this was not my problem as they are not infected or inflamed. My diagnosis is acute IBS . Then sent home with the " Things you can eat when you can't eat anything diet " . ( This was not as clear as Heather's diet. My period is coming again and I fear this for it flares up the IBS and I am in excruciating pain regardless of what I eat . I too, like some of you am a prisoner in my home since I can do nothing. I am weak, tired and have severe anxiety on top of it all . The anxiety I have always had but very controlled until now . Thank God, I have a wonderful husband but, I do see the disappointment in his face each day as I am not better yet. And, I have two grown sons , so that help that I do not have to feel guilty for not being able to care for them right now . They do still live at home and this IBS has really affected all of us . I feel hopeless and that is the opposite of me, I am always the optimistic one or the positive one . I just can figure this one out . I've rambled and I am so sorry, I know most of you have this daily struggle and I my intention was not to add to your burden but kinda let you know who I am . As I open to any and all suggestions you may offer . I've had acupuncture this past week and am getting it again tomorrow . Along with following my Gasenderoligist and Medical Drs orders.
But, I feel like I am singled out. I was so afraid at one point , I thought I had a worse disease and no one was telling me. The thought that someone could be suffering so much made me think this . * shakes head * Thank you for welcoming me to this board and I hope to bring you smiles on days when you need them . God bless you, Tori
I welcome any email too . thank you
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Hi Tori....
#78247 - 06/11/04 01:38 PM
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atomic rose
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Welcome.  I only found this board myself a little more than a week ago, and I'm already hooked... even when there doesn't seem to be an answer to my specific problem, the support of sympathetic people is PRICELESS. I do hope you'll stick around.
I'm probably the last person you should ask for suggestions right now, in light of my current problems. But there are oodles of people on here, with varying degrees of this awful disorder, who are in various stages of controlling the symptoms, and they really are an invaluable resource. You are definitely not alone!
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Aww I have trouble with nausea and anxiety attacks too. I had the WORST panic attack last weekend of my life. I didn't sleep all night, and I just felt AWFUL. I wanted to jump out the window! I wish those would stop. I am trying to get pregnant (I might be, I don't know yet...) and so I cannot take any meds like Xanax. I would have killed for a Xanax that night! I feel like - what's worse - the baby suffering through my panic attack all night? Or solving the problem with a pill? I just don't know...but my GYN won't let me take it, and I completely understand/respect that. I just wish I didn't have those stupid attacks, it scares me for having a baby and all.
Anyways, I hope you feel better soon. And I hope my stomach holds up this weekend. Maybe we'll have a good week next week. Yeah? I FREAKING HOPE SO.
:P Feel better hun!
~Cara
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Hi,
Welcome to the boards. This is a great place for info and advice and sympathy and some times a little fun.
I am sorry you are having such a rough time. I also have anxiety and I am taking Librax to help my anxiety and to relax my stomach. You take it 30 min. before a meal. It seems to have helped me. Also, I take Xanax for a really bad anxiety day but only occasionally.
Are you tired because you can't sleep? If so, try OTC benadryl (antihistamine). It really helps me.
Good luck
Barbie
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I'm trying very hard not to. I took a half-dose this morning. And yes, I just saw your other post about imodium... that's exactly why I was trying not to take any. :P It's awful stuff. But I had to take it, or I'd have gone a THIRD day without eating or doing anything, and I couldn't handle that. I rarely take it anymore.
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#78347 - 06/11/04 10:00 PM
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I'm glad that you read it cause it adds to the stress and makes you more sick if you are worrying and can't figure out what is making you sick.
Did you cut back your SFS? I know you had just started taking them and you really have to start off at almost a microscopic amount or you get non-stop for the first little while I reduced mine and it took me a week the first time to adjust and 3 days after that when I increased.
Hope you find the answer you're looking for.
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SFS, etc
#78377 - 06/12/04 06:38 AM
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atomic rose
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Well, I'm happy to report that yesterday's single imodium did not stop me up.  Ya know, maybe my period has something to do with this. It's about my last day today. I don't know why I didn't make the connection earlier.
I didn't actually decrease my SFS when I had that first problem. I took the same dose the next day, but split into 2 doses about an hour apart, and I was fine. The day after that, I took the whole 1/2 tsp again, and I was fine then too. I remembered what you said about the increases doing a number on you, and I was surprised that when I increased another 1/4 tsp the day after that, nothing happened. LOL!
Part of my problem is that I'm still adjusting, and I need to be patient, and I know it. Patience has never been my strong point.
The other part of my problem is that I don't eat enough, and I know that too. I have extreme food anxiety. A friend of mine suggested that I see a therapist, and I don't know why I didn't think of that sooner - mental health care is one of the few things I *CAN* get for cheap/free up here. Duh. So I have some phone calls to make on Monday... maybe that'll help this adjustment period some.
Thanks for all your help.
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