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Well, I was doing really well- on day 40 something of the hypnosis program- which I started about a couple of weks after finding this website, starting on the diet and fibre etc. My symptoms were under control for the first time in 18 months, I was even able to cheat a little having the occasional meal with cheese or a few chips (fries in US speak, that is).
So why did I decide to start drinking coffee again? I gave it up 15 years ago when I was first diagnosed with IBS, because I knew it caused problems! So yeaterday- a particularly stressful day- I am late eating, so we eat out, I've forgotten my peppermint capsules and have no fibre with me- so I drink this enormous mug of coffee before my meal and ever since I've had terrible cramps and pain- plus lots of gas and bloating, acid reflux and feeling generally yukky.
I did enjoy the coffee (I used to be really addicted!)- but it really wasn't that good.
Never again- this time I have learned my lesson!

Ann in Brighton UK

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