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I just thought I'd introduce myself . My name is Paula and I have my first appointment with a GI next week . I've always had some tummy trouble mostly stress related but never have I had a flare up this tough . I had a horrible time of stress a few months ago that just kept getting worse . I wasn't eating properly , just drinking lots of coffee and eating dinner . Soon after the IBS D started . I've had a few good days here and there . My primary DR. said IBS and gave me a RX for an antispasmotic . It helps with the spasms if I take it consistently . It seems I'm mostly D but then I'll switch to firm but thin Bms and have that not quite done feeling .I have just started taking Heathers tummy fiber and I have the peppermint and fennel tea.I also have Eating for IBS and I'm already starting to make changes in my diet.
I think the worst part of all this is nobody seems to understand . My husband defintely doesn't understand and it seems having IBS is a very lonely place to be .
I've been reading through the posts and have been feeling better since I see there are others going through the same thing .I look forward to reading everyones post and getting to know all of you better .
Paula

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