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hi and welcome! i'm new here too and this site has been such a godsend... esp. for times like this. i'm sorry to hear that you have been having such a rough time... but you've found the best IBS resource on the planet, and hopefully you will gain the insight/info you need to give yourself a morale boost (at the very least).

it's always a relief when test results don't find anything incurable, but in the meantime how to live? (ah the big question) i can't give you any specific info on how to manage your own symptoms, except that metamucil wafers (the cookies, not powder or pills) is the ONLY thing that seems to keep my tummy at bay when things are haywire. also, there's a lo-fat version of rice krispie treats on this website that are a good source of comfort food when nothing else seems to stay down... and if you can exercise, do it! (work off the krispie treats LOL) try & work up a bit of a sweat or at least get to the stage of rythmic breathing. that will help release endorphins that will help your body heal and i swear, it helps the 'head' too. hang in there & good luck!
-kk

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