Hi Nugget, I really liked the poem you created. It truly explains the life of a person with IBS. Its a great poem:-) I'm sorry you are not feeling well today and are nervous. I get nervous too (when I have to go to places taht I don't want to or are places that I don't go often) then I have to take immodium. I don't like taking Immodium all the time... but taht's what I have to do. I like to write poetry too, but mostly free verse. I hope you feel better. I take tablets for my sore throats or this medicine that dissolves in water. I don't remember the name. It helps though. Let us know how the GI appointment goes. Hopefully it'll turn out good. When I get nervous I remind myself "It's all temporary, and this too shall pass." Are you going on a trip this weekend? My friends invited me on a trip later this month & during the summer. But I jsut want to be well in order to have fun with them and not worry them or make things uncomfortable, ya know? Well, I hope you have a good time on your trip and Have a nice afternoon:) *Lilybear