This is my first post to the IBS board, although I have visited anonmyously for several years, have all of Heather's books, the Hypnosis cds, and get the newsletters--I still have some questions.
I am a second year associate in a large law firm. When I was in my first year of law school I was diagnosed with IBS. At this firm, my co-workers are very critical of what I eat. I know, this should not matter but it bothers me. My supervising partners notice that I "special request" lunches (plain turkey sandwiches on white bread with mustard usually). I am also under a great amount of stress with work and balancing a home life, although my husband has been most understanding about what I can and cannot eat and has been subjected to the IBS hynotherapy cds too. Very supportive to say the least.
My biggest problem is being gaseous. I am IBS-D usually in the a.m.--can hit me at night if I have eaten something that upsets my tummy. To top it all off, I have an anxious personality and am on medications from my doctor to help me sleep better--b/c lack of sleep does affect me the next day, as does what I eat and how bad my IBS-D is. I also live in the deep south notorious for humid and hot summers which does not help--unfortunately, moving right now is not an option though.
So, here are my questions for you all (1)I have been taking a lactose free acidopholous called "Ultimate Flora Critical Care" from Whole Foods--has anyone else tried it? Is there a better option out there? (I have to avoid dairy); (2) I also am an exercise nut (once a day--in fact, I got my spinning certification) and I am trying to incorporate yoga at night; and (3) how to deal with the stress at work. Honestly, in this profession, as in others, there are a lot of people ready to find anything they can use against you. I get embarrassed if I am having a bad day and need to use the restroom due to my tummy and gas or d. It would just help to hear what others have done to deal with this problem. (I have confided in a few of my friends/co-workers who completely understand. This has just been a blow to my confidence. And (4), my sister recommended charcoal coated tablets for gas...she works at Whole Foods...have you all heard of this? Or grinding up ginger for the juice and drinking it with warm water throughout the day? (I have used chamomile tea and I eat sushi with ginger (a lot)--and I am not a ginger lover by nature.) Not being a cook, sushi and soup are often my dinner options...with a little Thai and shrimp or gumbo (not traditional b/c of the grease) for dinner.
Thanks for any and all suggestions. (PS) I have read Heather's DOs and DON'Ts list many times.
I appreciate any and all support I can get from this group. I believe that there is a better way to handle these issues.
Thanks.
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