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I have had IBS and colon problems for many years. Due to problems with eating certain things, I had gotten to where I would eat a handful of potato chips with each meal. That seemed to settle better than anything else. I become sick easily and my body is under nurished. I love veggies and decided I would get back into the veggie kick. Ever since I started eating fruits and vegetables again the pain is unbearable. I am constantly running to the bathroom. I work a desk job where I assist numerous people in the department and they don't appreciate me running to the bathroom as often as I need to. I can't seem to make friends with anyone cause they say I'm "different". They act like I am diseased. (because I refuse to go drinking and smoking with them) I'm frustrated because I'm young, I hurt all the time, I can't keep people at work happy because of my stomach. I have gotten to where I swell up so much it hurts extremely bad to wear my slack and work clothes. After a day of wearing slacks, I my stomach and all the way down between my legs is all swollen up. It swells up so bad it is umcomfortable to sit and uncomfortable to walk. How embarrassing. Please help me. Any suggestions?

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