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another suggestion is if you have a fine sieve strainer (we do) to make the tea just loose int he pot of water.. when your ready to pour it in the thermos pour it through the strainer... works great...
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Fructose and MSG intollerant
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good luck- positive thoughts headed your way....
I work full time- a few things:
take your meds, teas, etc... and some safe snack foods and such and if you have a drawer keep some there- saves on carrying back and forth... I keep cheerios and luna bars as well as tea supplies and whatever I pack for my meals- sometimes parts aren't refrigerated....
every job has breaks and lunches- if yours aren't scheduled for you- make your schedule around your eating times.. if they are... make sure you can eat on them.. I get 2 15 minute breaks and an hour lunch, and I eat on each one every day... the breaks are smaller snacks- sometimes a luna bar, or other safe snack... and then I eat lunch...
Another thing- if you can't easily run to the bathroom wihtout interrupting your day (my job is tied to a phone- I do telephone support, and our stats are calculated on when we're available to be on the phone), consider talking quietly to a supervisor or HR person about the extra bathroom time and options... or being located NEAR the bathroom... I've done both at different times...
Also- try to stay relaxed, and good luck.. you'll do fine.. I make tea there.. but a thermos at least for the first day is a good idea...
Amie in MI
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Dietetics Student (anticipating RD exam in Aug 2010)
IBS - A
Dairy Allergic
Fructose and MSG intollerant
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I am new to this message board and new to the computer. I am an IBSD sufferer and I feel like I am losing it. I used to love doing fun things and now I have to force myself to leave the house. It is difficult to stay home with 3 children all in sports etc. I need to get rid of my anxiety. HELP!!!!!
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Congrats on the new job!  I work for an optometrist and its just me and the dr. I can't just call in sick when my tummy is bad because there is no one to call! This is what I do. First, be sure to have SEVERAL COMFORTABLE outfits for the bad bloating days. I don't know what your dress code is but the only thing worse than a bad tummy ache, is a bad tummy ache with too tight of clothes on! Also, you can by therma care heating pads for your tummy. You can get them at the drug store by the feminine products. They are made for menstrual cramps but work great for IBS! Wear a long shirt or jacket and no one can even tell you are using one! Keep pretzels or other snacks on hand and don't over eat at lunch! Try to walk around a little after you, especially if you will be sitting down a lot for your job!
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Welcome, Renee and do not despair!! You're in the right place! We've all been where you're at and have gotten much better. You can too!!
I would suggest that you click on the link that says Post and start a new message to introduce yourself so everyone sees it. The best place to do that is on the IBS Diet board itself. Here in the Living Room we usually chat about other things! Thanks for posting and keep coming back, okay??!!
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Ditto Lisa
#97792 - 08/12/04 11:45 AM
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My mornings too, are my hardest times. If fact if I can make it thru the first 2-3 hours in the morning, the rest of the day is relatively symptom free. My husband and I own a business and many mornings I struggle to get out to the car to ride the 1/2 hr trip into work. So often, my hubby will say, 'Why don't you just stay home this am and come in later?" However, like you, if I can at all move, it helps me to stay busy and keep my mind off how rotten I feel. And like you, I have access to the potty any time I want it. I'm still trying to figure out why my colon has such a hard time getting going in the mornings. If you ever figure it out, let me know...
Janene 
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Everybody, thank you so much for all your input and advice. I've gotten a lot of good ideas here. I'm still frightened of this change, but hopefully it won't be so bad.
Thank you all!!
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Hi Amy,
Congrats on work!! I own my own business which is a large retail grocery store. It's tough at times and I work six days a week about 10hr days. I have three children a husband and two dogs and IBS-A. I too make sure I have plenty of IBS safe snacks for the day. I carry tea bags with me and always have a stash of immodiom or pepto, just in case. The hardest thing for me is finding time to have a good meal at the same time everyday. I usually snack eat throughout the day. My IBS always acts up at night, when it's time to settle down. So I beeen making sure I now eat my last meal no later than 7pm and around a hour before bed time I have a cup of chamomile and peppermeint tea and relax. within the hour I'm feeling much better and ready for a restful night. You can manage to work and have IBS.
But if some people can't...and that's okay...my mom couldn't work for years. The best thing is to try and find a solution, by doing something that is comfortable for you.
I know we have to work to live...I just developed Ibs a year ago... My mom has started a new job and is even going to college...yeah and she is always IBS d lately...I look up to her because she doesn't stop and I know if she can do it so can I. Bottom line is will power...It sucks we are stuck with this for the rest of our lives ..sooo..Don't worry be happy and I know you'll love your new job...Have fun and enjoy life!!
Sherri
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