Beth....
#146545 - 02/03/05 09:22 PM
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atomic rose
Reged: 06/01/04
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Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
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I'm not frustrated with YOU. I'm frustrated on your behalf, if that makes any sense. As a friend, I just want you to feel better.
I did have a doctor diagnose me with IBS, yep. I have never seen a GI doc for this, though. I fail to see the necessity of it, if my GP is perfectly able to order tests and make a diagnosis... and is a wonderful, lovely person with no chip on her shoulder on top of that. I could seriously just beat the snot out of all those doctors you've seen. There is NO EXCUSE for a medical professional to treat a patient with so little respect, and these clowns shouldn't even be practicing. He was in a bad mood?! Give me a f**king break.
I wish I had the patience to go through med school. Can you imagine what a kick@$$ GI doc I'd make? Hah!
Do I ever wonder if it's something other than IBS? Sometimes. I mean, like I said, the combined total of the diet, lexapro, imodium, and activity STILL haven't given me stability. I've been D for the past week, every single day, and it frustrates the hell out of me. I can guess that the problem is likely my gallbladder, since I already know I have problems with it & have been living with THOSE for 10 years already, so I don't feel like I'm a medical mystery or anything. I think I've reached an understanding that I will just never feel entirely well.
Someday, you'll have to explain GF to me. I mean, things you can't eat because of the gluten, especially. I don't understand luna bars at all. To my understanding, they're basically soy and sugar. I can be a little dense sometimes. 
Ok... the rest will wait, as I eagerly await your email. I'm sorry I didn't reply to the first one - I was waiting for the second one! But don't feel pressured by my silliness. I'll reply tomorrow.
Sleep well!
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I've spent years trying to find the right doctor (see my other post in were you properly diagnosed). I was just lucky enough to move near someone I had heard was good and gave him a go. And he was good. As far as specialists go I've been to 3 cause I never liked the first 2. You just have to keep trying. It sux but it's trial and error.
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#146598 - 02/04/05 04:47 AM
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Augie
Reged: 10/27/04
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Loc: Illinois
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My lentils have let me down today  Bad lentils, don't they know their sole purpose is to make me poop.
More later. I don't even have time to read your post or I'll be late.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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Beth-
I don't want you to stop posting your feelings and frustrations because that is what this place is all about! I have been diagnosed with IBS after I had a colonoscopy done in October. The doctor wasn't all that supportive because all he told me was that I have IBS and eat more fiber. He then gave me Elavil? which is an anit-depressant. Which later I found out is not good for IBS-C!!! SO I took matters into my own hands, did some searching on the web and found this place. I quit cold turkey of everything I was eating bad and totally stuck to the diet for almost 2 months. Since then I have been pretty stable with only a few minor setbacks. I am more lucky in the sense that I can cheat now and then and not suffer to bad. I honestly only take Acacia at night. I drink a glass of water around 8pm with 1 1/2 tablespoons of it in there. Then I take 2 stool softners and my vitamin as well. I do eat veggies during the day.
This routine works for me as I have a BM every morning around 7-9am. Sometimes I have mornings that aren't great and then I am extra carfful through the day.
Beth honey hang in there and maybe even though your doctor is really nice find a second opinion. And as Casey has said this is a syndrome and there will be good and bad days. Allow yourself a good pity party and then try to go on with your life as much as you can.
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I've had 3 colonoscopies in the past 8 years, and every time the IBS diagnosis has been confirmed. My GI doctor actually prescribed Miralax to me about 6 years ago. I took it happily for about 3 years & actually felt normal, i.e., no cramps & having a bm about 5 days a week. 
Then, I had to stop taking Miralax when I got pregnant (my ob/gyn didn't think it was safe). After I had the baby I had strange bouts of D for about 6 months. Then, my good old C came back. I recently tried Zelnorm, but didn't always feel good on it, so I switched back to Miralax. It's been great!
I keep my eyes open for new developments in the treatment of IBS, but I don't search for freaky solutions. The threat of pain & discomfort from something new is too scary for me. I actually found this site last summer when I was having doubts about taking Zelnorm & wanted to see I could find any discussions about it.
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Beth...I just posted today that my doctor is putting me on thyroid medication. He says I have a mild case of hypothyroid and in some RARE instances that can affect BM. Have you had your thyroid looked at? It's worth a shot. My other symptoms involved crushing fatigue (for years), dry skin (odd, but he said it's a symptom), and depression.
It IS hard to listen to your body. I get very, very mad at mine when it won't act "right," and sometimes end up eating something harmful and trying to "punish" myself. I know this is because I am sad, upset, and feeling alone. But I got a lot of support last week with ideas that did help me out. I went to the gym twice this week, did yoga twice, and ate really well. I rested a lot. Everyone who told me it would be okay was right...I'm not perfect, but I'm definitely managing.
Please let us know how you are doing! I hope you find some relief soon.
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Oh Augie, I feel so for you. If you want relief you must find out what you want relief from. There are other digestive problems that have the same symptoms as IBS but it is not IBS.
Please, for your sake, go see a doctor, get a diagnosis. Know what you are up against, then proceed to fight!!!!!
I will be praying for you.
BIG HUGS.
Lene 
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God never promised life would be easy, but he did promise to provide a way out!
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Augie,
Remember these words if you never remember anything else. NO ONE ON THIS BOARD WOULD EVER INTENTIONALLY HURT YOU. WE ARE ALL SUFFERING, JUST IN DIFFERENT WAYS. PLEASE DON'T FEEL THAT A STATEMENT MADE WAS MEANT TO BE MEAN. WE LOVE AND CARE FOR EACH OTHER ON THIS BOARD. WE ALL VENT FROM TIME TO TIME. YOU ARE NERVOUS AND AFRAID, I UNDERSTAND THIS AND SO DOES EVERYONE ELSE. WE ARE HERE TO SUPPORT YOU IN ANY WAY THAT WE CAN. PLEASE REMEMBER THAT STATEMENT
I pray you get a diagnosis soon. All this nervousness causes stress which is bad for us whether we have IBS or not.
Hang in there, this too shall pass.
Lene
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I was feeling badly that my posts are always so negative. I never even thought that anyone was saying something to hurt me, so I'm not sure how you got that impression. I am truly thankful for everyone's words and opinions and never took anything responded as anything but the intention to help me.
I'm not sure which statement you thought I interpreted as mean  I appreciate and treasure everyone who has taken the time to respond and share their stories with me. I hope noone else misinterpreted my responses! I would feel awful. 
Thank you for understanding how confused and frustrated and afraid I am feeling and for knowing that I needed to reach out to all of you. I agree, there is a special support and caring on this board which is probably the only positive thing about this GI distress  I treasure the people on the board. That's why I was so worried about people getting tired of my negative posts. I was/am afraid of losing the only support system, the only people who take my pain seriously. I couldn't make it without all you guys.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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The thoughts of stopping posting was all my idea! I don't want anyone to get the impression that I felt anything but support from you guys. I never ever felt that you guys were annoyed with me. I'm sick of me so was just didn't want bring others down with me!
I hope you see this post before it get's bumped down. Not sure if you check the boards on the weekend. Also, read my post to LIttle Fox as it explains my thoughts more in depth. Basically, I appreciate and love all you guys and just hope you will all stay with me through my struggle to find some answers.
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~ Beth
Constipation, pain prodominent,cramps, spasms and bloat!
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