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I am new to this site and find it helpful. I have had stomach problems all of my life and realized years ago that I cannot eat dairy products. For the past 3 weeks I have had such pain, bloating and diarreah. I feel like I need to go even when I can't. I guess that means diarreah and constipation at the same time. I am miserable. Everything I eat goes through me so I haven't been eating at all. I can't go anywhere or do anything. When I do eat it does not seem to be digesting. I only eat crackers or toast. I also have acid reflux at night and bad heartburn. I don't know what to do anymore. I see all the sites about IBS saying to eat rice, bread, and pasta.

It is good to know I am not alone with this embarrassing problem. I do not have medical insurance and have put off seeing a doctor but have read up on Crohn's, Colitis, and IBS. My Mom has had all of the tests for her stomach and she does take meds as well as watch her diet. I do not do well with any kind of drug so I was wondering what my options are? Any drug free help?
Thank you

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