Hi, new here!
04/03/04 07:44 PM
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Hi everyone.  I have been reading here for some time and thought it was time to join in. My name is Raina aka "PumpkinPoo". Although that is a nickname from my dad, I found it suitable for here.  I am from Texas, 28 years old (in a couple of weeks), happily married to my sweetie of 12 years, and mom to 2 kiddo's. At 18 I began experiencing IBS symptoms which were diagnosed as anxiety. By my early 20's I realized that something just didn't seem right with that diagnosis as it didn't fit my symptoms, lol. My symptoms worsened into my mid 20's and I decided it was time to do my own research. Diverticulitis and colitis are common in my family so I started there and eventually found out about IBS. I felt like I'd struck gold as I read the symptoms of IBS-D! So I changed my diet in the usual IBS ways and what a difference. I went from battling daily attacks to virtually none...except when I choose to "splurge", hehe. Most of my symptoms were directly related to caffeine. One coke or cup of coffee a day would ruin my tummy, as I'm sure most of you understand. My OB/GYN listened to my "self diagnosis" in January and all, but confirmed my findings. She did refer me to a specialist, which is where I am at now (only because my mother is a survivor of colon cancer). So here I am! I have to say, it is so wonderful to be amoung the company of people who understand this condition. Hope to get to know everyone better!
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