Hi everyone! I'm sorry to be such a stranger lately, but...
#131997 - 12/20/04 08:12 PM
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RachelT
Reged: 07/01/04
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I haven't exactly felt the best. I had such a wonderful time while in Boston and Maine, unfortunately though, traveling has left me severly C.  
My "female cylce" has been really goofed up for some reason these last couple of months (stress I think) and along with my C, I'm paying a terrible price... Since Saturday I've been experiencing constant sharp-shooting pain in my lower left abdomen. Apparently since I'm supposed to be ovulating in the next day or so, I've developed a functional cyst on my left ovary (normal by the way). Well, as my impacted, lumpy stool tries to pass by my ovary, it rubs the cyst and ovary and causes a lot of pain. So much pain that I end up doing lamaz-type breathing until it passes. 
I'm working on relieving my C, but am still having these awful pains, especially when I'm trying to poo. If I continue to be quiet on the boards I'm sorry . So to cover what I have read in your posts...
Michele and Cara... I'm so sorry about the BFN's! One of these days we will all have little ones to show for our efforts... until then, we must persevere!!!
Sinaed... I know what it's like to grow up with someone with a drinking addiction. It's scary and extremely difficult to live with. I'm sorry you're having to deal with this so close to Christmas... I'll keep you in my thoughts and prayers.
SS... I'm glad you were able to stick to your guns with that self-centered coworker of yours... I would have thought he was a friend too. What a jerk!
Heather7476... Give little Kenna a kiss and hug for me! Hopefully it's just a stupid cold and will go away on it's own. Call me if you need to vent... I'll be here (even if I'm on the pot)!
Steph... I'm happy that your pregnancy is progessing so well, sorry the ms is bad though. I'll keep my fingers crossed that you don't toss your cookies!
Casey... we finally got snow!  One day before the winter solstice, but what a great way to finally bring in the holidays!!
Anyone else I've forgotten... I hope you all are doing well tummy-wise! Happy Holidays!
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~ Rachel (IBS-C)
If life hands you lemons, make lemonade!!
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Hi Rachel!
I've been wondering about you! I'm so sorry your having such a ruff time of it! Man traviling can do a number on your body!!
Glad to hear you got some snow! I sure hope we get some soon! We had a HUGE snow storm the day after x-mas last year! It was wonderful! I hope it happens again! I'm at the in between stage...I either want it to snow, or get warm!!! I hate the in between!!
Anyhow, I better run off to bed! The m/s really hits me at night! I think I'll try to eat something and head for bed!
Big HUGS to you! I truly hope you feel better soon! 
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I was going to call you today but I relized you hadn't been on the boards so i didn't know if you feeling up to talking!! I will give ya a call tommrow and you can Vent away to hon!!!
Big hugs!!!!
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Heather7476
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Hi Rachel,
I have missed you!
Thank you for your words of support and sorry to hear that you are having a hard time of it.
Its great to have you back...hope you can sort out that C asap!
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so sorry you are feeling so rotten right now! I haven't ever gotten one of those cyst's (that I know of) but I've know several women who have and they all say it can be very pianful! Have you tried some stool softners? Peri-colace is fine to take. Its not a stimulant laxative and is not addictive and is even safe during pregnancy! As you know, be sure to keep up with your water drinking, it will help that old stool from drying out so much. I even resort to a glycerin suppository once in a while to stimulate things to start moving. I know you said you will be ovulating soon so do be careful with the heating pad. It can kill the sperm and damage the egg.  I know sex isn't exactly the first thing you want to do when your tummy is hurting. I find that doggy-style works well when I'm TTC and my tummy is hurting! It keeps the pressure of hubby off your tummy and its a good position to get the sperm started on their journey!  I hope you start to feel better soon! We miss you!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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Wow, what a great post. You do know what's up with all of us.
I hope you feel better soon! 
Happy Holidays!
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ouch!
#132188 - 12/21/04 03:15 PM
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Take care Rachel. I'll be thinking about you! hugs
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IBS-A for 20 years with terrible bloating and gas. On the diet since April 2004. Remember this from Heather's information pages:
"You absolutely must eat insoluble fiber foods, and as much as safely possible, but within the IBS dietary guidelines. Treat insoluble fiber foods with suitable caution, and you'll be able to enjoy a wide variety of them, in very healthy quantities, without problem." Please eat IF foods!
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Glad to hear you had a good trip and enjoyed it. Sorry to hear about the tummy acting up now that you're back, I hope you start to improve soon and are feeling better for chrissy.
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Amy
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Rach, You poor thing! I can relate sort of. I had one day off from work yesterday and it totally threw off my potty schedule! 1 day! I'm a D usually but yesterday I became a C. I NEVER am a C. Anyway, today I knew I'd pay and it was a little rough but it got better.
I thought I was the only one to do the lamaz-type breathing. I actually do that when I'm having a D episode. The pain sometimes is so severe and breathing like that helps!
I've had a functional cyst too I think. Is that one that comes and goes? Man I remember the last time I had one I thought I might as well just die. I was this close to going to the ER but I could tell it was the cyst in the area that was giving me the pain was my right side. My gyno told me you can get them, they burst and then they are fine. The stuff that bursts is just absorbed into your body and it's not harmful.
Lots of luck with getting back on schedule with your potty routine. Hope after this passes you will be well on your way of making babies again Hang in there.
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~~~Lisa~~~
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Hi Rachel
#132240 - 12/21/04 07:53 PM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
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Everyone else has pretty much said what I am thinking. But just wanted to let you know that I too am sorry you are feeling so "yucky". Hopefully this will pass soon, and you will be able to enjoy your holidays (if you celebrate Christmas)!Or whatever holiday you do celebrate!
Hope to see you back on the boards regularly soon too!
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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