New to site and loving it!
#83822 - 06/27/04 05:22 PM
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Hello everyone! I'm new here, just found the site last week, and I feel like I've found salvation. I've had IBS w/ constipation for 3 ½ years, and I had just been able to give it a name through a ton of research. I know that it is stress from my job, getting up at 3am every morning and working till 3 pm coz it started when I started my job! I've gone in and out of different diets, you name it; they'll work for maybe 2-3 weeks, then I'm right back to harsh bloat, gas, constipation, and horrible pain when I finally do go. I rarely get diarrhea, so I sympathize with those that have it- but these last few years have been no picnic.
I know I'm really going to get it for this, but I have not been to a doctor- I know, I have to! Honestly, my doctor of 9 years makes me feel like a hypochondriac (esp. since I'm youngish-24), so I'm in pursuit of a doctor in the Seattle area that is familiar with IBS and can properly diagnose my symptoms. Can anyone recommend a good female general prac. Doc?
I've tried everything to help my digestive system- from acidophilus, aloe (I just read that article on it- aloe no more!), flax oil, exercise, water; for the past year I've had a steady diet of whole grain/wheat everything, vegetables, little fruit (gas!), yogurt. Come to find out, my diet had been almost all insoluble fiber! So this week I've been experimenting with foods. I'm already a vegetarian, so that was no problem, and I already use soy milk and other products. I rid my fridge of dairy yogurt and cheese, and bought white bread, rice and papayas! And you know what? I have not been half as bloated and gassy this week as I normally am! I am already feeling better, and I have to give a million thanks to this web site and all of your amazing posts, and recipes.
Thank you everyone!!!!
Patty
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her name is Cassandra Giedt and she's at Providence/Swedish on Capitol Hill. She's not a GI doc but I'm sure she'd refer you to one for a proper diagnosis. Can't say I've seen her much for IBS but I think she's smart as a whip, kind, compassionate, and not afraid to admit she just plain doesn't know something when she's stumped. Love her!
- Heather
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Welcome!
#83829 - 06/27/04 05:34 PM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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Hi Patty! Welcome to the boards! If you have any questions, jump in and ask - everyone here is SO helpful, even if all you need is a virtual shoulder on the bad days.
I'm not even going to start in about the doctor thing, because I know.  I haven't been formally diagnosed yet, either - I'm 29, and I've had this, on and off, for years. I had a lot of doctors, when I was younger, treat me like a hypochondriac, too, so I know the feeling. I can't help you with a recommendation, since I'm not in your area, but maybe someone else will have some suggestions for you. I'm glad you do know you do need to see a doctor.  (And yes, I finally have an appointment too! Scary!)
So glad to hear the diet's working out so well for you already! That's fantastic!
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Welcome, glad to hear your doing better. On the days you still feel bloated & gassy I can`t say enough about fennel tea. One sugar with soy milk vanilla. It`s worked wonders for me. You can buy it here. Good luck & this site is life changing. Check back often.
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Welcome-NT
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A great big WELCOME, Patty!! Glad you found us.
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phinkle welcome to the board. we are all here to help you with questions about ibs. 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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Welcome Patty!  I'm so glad that the diet is really helping you. Heather is amazing and knows her stuff!! We are all here for you if you need anything.....
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