A death in the family
#281173 - 09/07/06 10:14 AM
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b232
Reged: 05/05/05
Posts: 81
Loc: Seguin, Texas USA
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My family and I have just recently had a very unexpected death in the family (Sept 04-06) This person was a cousin that I grew up with although we werent extremely close we still had lots of memories together. (We were only 1 yr. & 1 day apart) He graduated a year before me and we had all the same acquaintences. So his death came as a shock. Ever since I found out my tummy has been so upset and I am so far from my regular routine that it isnt even funny!! Could the stress, sadness, crying be aggrivating my IBS-C? I am really thinkin of not attendending the funeral for fear that I might have a bad episode. What can I do??
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Yes, stress is definitely a huge factor for my ibs. If you are D, over the counter Immodium, an anti-diarrhea may help control that aspect. Do you have any anti spasm meds? If you are really having a hard time coping you could ask your doctor for a sedative like xanax, just to get you over this difficult period. Love and hugs
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hi I'm so sorry to hear about your loss, and yes I know that when I'm upset emotionally my tummy can go a bit crazy 
I really don't know what I can suggest apart from just being really careful diet wise and try to keep up with any relaxing things you do like yoga exercise etc.... if you don't have a relax routine maybe this would be a good time to start, like yoga or meditation or anything like that.
It really is up to you about the funeral because only you know how bad you feel but just don't let fear get in the way as hard as that is to put into action.
Hope all goes as well as these things can
Love
Vicky
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I am sorry for your family.
I missed a family funeral years ago, and would now do anything that I had to do to be able to attend. I hope that you were feeling well enough to go.
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 Courage doesn’t always roar. Sometimes courage is the quiet voice at the end of the day saying, “I will try again tomorrow”. Mary Anne Radmacher
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I wish you peace.
{{{{{hugs}}}}}
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Christine
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