Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Questions about IBS?

Hello all,
I started getting IBS symptoms when I was about 7 years old. They ranged from obscure constipation to really embarrasing gas. Of course, my family did not do anything about it as gas was always considered a social form of exploiting one's personality. Then, I went to college where I was having issues with eating right because of the o.c.d or oily college diet. When I came home, my mother wanted to fatten me up (I was only 100lbs 5'9"). This caused many symptoms that came to rest to pop up again. My constipation got so severe that I would only go once a week. Also, I had a constant flow of gas and had to cut my social life (even though I am very social). I exercise a decent amount...about 1 hour a day with Callanetics and aerobics. I tend to have suicidal thoughts towards the end of each day when my gas pain feels like someone is literally taking a gas pump and pumping it into my body. I hope someone can relate because my family just laughs at me. I am also looking for some neutral gas foods to eat. Thank you for all of your support.

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