Two days to one year ibs-d free...
#136029 - 01/07/05 09:04 AM
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that's only 5 meals because i already had breakfast! i think i'm gonna make it! and yes, now if i could just get the migraines as well controlled as the ibs i'd be doubly grateful.
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anything particular that you followed to now feel good??
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I've been meaning to comment to one of your posts for the past week and I won't let another one past. Congrats on being well for so long! I think that is so amazing. Any tips to success??
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I owe my success in staying D free for a full year to the following things (in no particular order):
-Soluble Fiber Supplement taken religiously three times a day. I take Metamucil but I built up to the full dose VERY slowly, starting with 1/4 tsp every 3 days!
-Heather's diet -- no red meat, low fat, ALWAYS build meal around a soluble fiber food such as bread or rice or pasta or potato
-NO ALCOHOL!!!
-Bentyl antispasmodic twice a day, 2 Gas-X every morning, 2 acidophilus tablets every day, Imodium as often as needed as a PREVENTIVE, not after I've already had the D.
-Meditation or relaxation exercises, such as yoga or the hypnotherapy tapes.
-Regular meals, meaning at as close to exactly the same time every day as possible.
-Small snacks in between so my tummy is never empty.
-Not too many calories in any one meal. Triggering the gastrocolic reflex can be done even by soluble fiber food alone if you eat too much at once.
-NO soda (pop to you midwesterners).
-Getting enough sleep every night. I'm talking 8 to 10 hours here. If you can't get at least 8 hours sleep everynight, CHANGE something so you can.
-I also take Elavil and Effexor and Xanax, not for the IBS, but I'm sure they help.
-Getting regular exercise, even just walking 1/4 mile slowly.
-Not taking Motrin or Aleve or any of the other NSAIDs without taking an Imodium with it.
-NO COFFEE!!
-Hmmm, I'm sure I'm forgetting something.
If this sounds like too much to you or sounds like not having a life, let me assure you I'm happier than I've ever been, I go out to dinner and movies and theater with my husband. I meet friends for lunch or tea. I go to the gym. I travel to see my family. I read, play the piano, go to museums, watch TV, play computer games, keep up an active email correspondence with family and friends. It's just a matter of that old, old saying, "Moderation in all things."
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Laura, what's with the new username and where's your picture? 
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Good going LauraSue,
Hope you don't mind I'm going to keep praying for you until it's official.
Love,
Jamie
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Thank God there is hope! I have left my husband because my health was destroying our lives. I had cared for him through 8 terrible years of over 30 operations for lymes and diseases of the bone. Just as he got well, this hit me. I have been run ragged by Dr.s. But now I am going to take matters into my own hands and work hard to have a celebration like yours. Thanks for giving us beginners hope.
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my login was messed up but i'm back now
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Harmony, you are VERY welcome, and I wish you luck in your journey!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Ok! Good. 
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Big congrats LS--way to go!! Wish I could offer some brainy advice to get rid of your awful migraines. My migraines disappeared after I divorced my alcoholic husband who was a big stressor in my life and then changed jobs and moved back to the East Coast....ok, that sounds like some drastic steps--hey, but they worked!!!! hee, hee--wishing you the best!
carol
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Congrats!
#136416 - 01/08/05 07:48 PM
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Angie113
Reged: 12/31/04
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Loc: Alternate b/w Northern and Southern California
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You should be soo proud! You may have heard this before, but have you ever tried acupuncture for migraines? I've heard it can be very helpful, so I thought I would pass that on...Your accomplishments are an inspiration!!
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~Angela
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