Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | A bunch of crazy questions from a newbie

Hi everyone. I am trying to slowly to come to terms with this condition. After a series of horrific attacks I finally decided that this is for real and is not just going to go away. I suffer from the gamut of symptoms: diarrhea in the AM the usually gas, bloating, and constipation later in the day. Like a rollercoaster!

I am cutting down to just soluble fiber plus fiber supplements. Then I thought I would slowly try things and figure out what the triggers are. So far, so good, after two days.

I feel a million times better but my question is: when will I ever have a bowel movement again? Things are so calm it seems weird (especially because I am used to constant trips to the bathroom all day long). I am sort of fearful of developing a terrible blockage or something.

Also, the fennel seems like a great thing, but has anyone ever heard of just chewing the seeds? I know they are probably loaded with insoluble fiber but it is easier than making tea all the time.

Also, this forum and Heather's books are life-savers! When I was diagnosed I was told to eat more bran and insoluble types of fiber. Can you imagine the agony I suffered after eating a big 'ole bowl of Fiber One cereal? It is hard to believe that the medical community is so ill-informed!

Thanks everyone!

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