Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | I could use a friend today

Ever feel alone with your IBS?

That's how I am feeling today. I've been having an uncomfortable flare up this week and am feeling real down about it. I do not have a single friend here to talk to about my IBS (anyone who can understand anyway) and I'm so tired of feeling rotten most of the time.
My husband wants to take me on a trip to Charleston, SC in a couple weeks and it is hard for me to want to go. Especially when my gut feels bad to begin with. Whenever I travel it is very hard for me to have a BM (sorry for the bluntness), so I end up feeling really bloated and uncomfortable. Not to mention that I end up looking pregnant!!
I always bring Acacia with me and am faithful to it, but for some reason my body just "stops". No matter what I do.
I am feeling so depressed with the thought of going. Which is carzy because I SHOULD be looking forward to a nice getaway.
Sometimes it seems like I'll be this way forever. No matter what I do to try and help my IBS. Fasting helps a little during a flare, but I know that it can't be a healthy solution.

So sorry about the "Me" note, I just needed to vent to someone.... somehow, somewhere......
I'm sending a ((hug)) to anyone else who is not feeling so great today. I hope we all feel better soon.

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IBS-C with bloating and cramps
occasional type A

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