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Was your main problem "D" or "C" or both? When you first got sick, were you in agony before you found this site? Did Dr.'s help you at all? One more question. Did you do all of the things Heather reccommends without messing-up, and is that why you are doing so well now?
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I did...and toward the end of the 7 days they were mildly loose but not "D". For those of us with "C" it's a lovley change of pace. What a sexy topic huh?
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I'm IBS-D. I've been in agony, both physical and mental plenty of times in my life, but thank goodness I didn't give up, because I'm so much better and happier now. Before I found this site, I went through 6 months of bouts of severe D every couple weeks. Yes, my doctor did help me, by recommending a soluble fiber supplement (Metamucil happens to be the one I take, but any one will do), and by prescribing an antispasmodic called Bentyl -- and then insisting I take it every day, not just when I got D!! I did ALMOST everything Heather recommends without messing up (well, I messed up a couple times, but that just proves I'm human). And yes, that and the Bentyl and the soluble fiber supplement are why I'm doing so well now.
I'm so glad you found us. Don't give up five minutes before the miracle, okay??!!
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Laura
Keep it simple!
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Hi, I'm new here also. Stomach gurgling is a major problem for me. This morning I've had my mint tea with Benefiber and some oatmeal and a glass of water. My stomach is gurgling so loud I'm afraid the neighbors must here. It's a good thing I work from home.
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Gurgling
#76769 - 06/07/04 07:36 AM
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Linz
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He-he! Aren't our tummies embarrassing?! Tho I've gotten so used to it, you would not believe.
How many grams of SFS are you on? Are you C or D? I find oatmeal a bit much for my tummy, so I have the instant stuff (which is ground to smithereens) instead.
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I am D and have just really started the "regimen" last week. I'm on 1 tsp of Benefiber twice a day. I do the instant oatmeal as well. I like it better than the "real" stuff.
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Re: Gurgling
#76790 - 06/07/04 08:15 AM
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Linz
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Well, if you slowly increase tyour dosage, that should help with the gurgling. But take it SLOWLY!
Also, do make sure you eat frequently enough...I get gurgly if I forget to eat.
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Thanks for the advice. I appreciate it.
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