Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Congratulations on finding this terrific source for help and support! I got a lot better when I came on board; I know you will too.

Heather's books are invaluable; you really need them, especially "The First Year." "Eating for IBS" is mainly a cookbook. If you can't afford to buy both books right away, try our recipes in the recipe board here; they're also very good, very delicious, and a lot of fun to experiment with.

As for your second question, I'd have to say that I've had IBS for about 30 years, but I didn't get a confirmed diagnosis until just a few years ago. It's been continuous for me, but I never got better until I got Heather's books, followed the program religiously, came on board here and got help, and did the hypnosis program.

I'm not sure what you mean by "whole fiber plan." We take a soluble fiber supplement, if that's what you mean; it's important to get enough every day, so you should check out Heather's advice in here for guidance on how to slowly add it into your diet. Her acacia is great stuff; a lot of us take it. You should do a search in here for different kinds of soluble fiber.

There's no reason for you to "feel disgusted with [your]self." You didn't do anything; you didn't ask for this, it just happened to you. The bloating is a necessary evil, unfortunately, and it's common to just about all of us. You're not alone, Girlfriend!

Lastly, you asked, "will it ever go away?" Wow, that's a wish we all have. You know there is no cure for IBS, right? Personally -- and this is just ME -- I believe it will go away. I'm just now learning about the power of the mind; making this go away is a challenge I've taken on.

Keep thinking positively, and I'll talk to you again soon,

Bev.

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