Wow, Bev!
#230809 - 12/11/05 05:41 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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One thing definitely hasn't changed: you're a beautiful couple, then and now. Wowza!
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Hello
I actually had IBS before I met my husband. In fact, before we started dating, he was my shoulder to lean on when I wasn't feeling well. I feel so blessed to have someone in my life who is so understanding. I feel like I must comlain too much and I must annoy him, but he never complains about it and is always supportive! No matter how bad I feel, a nice belly rub from him and his love and support will make me feel better. I hope that all people with IBS have a support like him!
Danielle
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#230814 - 12/11/05 06:23 PM
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rn21666
Reged: 09/01/05
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Loc: Maryland
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Hey there girl- mine was worse for the first year also. You will slowly but surely find a stable point. And you are correct, everyone's IBS is completely different in severity. My M-I-L got me this new tea with chamomile and mint. It really helps when my stomach starts to hurt.
At first some of my family did not understand it either. Now that they see that I can't eat what they eat all the time, they have come to understand. My brother though, still does not seem to get it. He kept pressuring me to get a milkshake at a diner we went to and finally I just have to give him so gross details and that was the end of that conversation. Good Luck~
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<img src="http://home.comcast.net/~letsrow/smily3481.gif">Bevvy
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I've had IBS all my life, but I didn't get a name for it until I was shacked up with my now-husband. I did all sorts of silly crazy things (the all SF diet for IBS-C! freaking out about pumpernickel bagels!), but he's still with me.  Not that he doesn't find my food restrictions annoying at times, but now that he has them too (diabetes), he knows my pain.
He's the cook, and he now knows how to IBS-up most of our meals (even if it's just giving me an extra slice of bread). When life gets stressful for me, he's the first one to suggest I do a hypno CD and make me up a mug of peppermint tea with acacia in it. He's been setting up a heating pad on my side of the bed each night so I can combat the evening bloats.
If you would be compassionate towards your partner's illness, he/she should be compassionate towards yours.
--AC
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I'm lucky! Really lucky! I didn't start the symptoms until about 7 or 8 months ago. I've been married for 5 glorious years and my hubby wouldn't leave me for anything. He said to me (when I was diagnosed), "It's ok hunny. I'll be there. I won't leave you, no matter how serious or gross an illness! He took the time (all on his own) to read both of Heather's books so that he has a better understanding. What a sweetie!
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Cheers!
Sher
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Edited by sgebhardt (12/14/05 04:07 PM)
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I am in a relationship and we've been together for 5 years. She is very supportive, but I find myself being very restless and annoyed lately. It is very hard to be loving when my stomach is in a knot.
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