Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I feel so helpless...

I'm sure as they find a diagnosis things will get better.. meanwhile- talk to the rabbi/rebbetzin.. or if there is a mitzvah corp in the shul, talk to them... you'd be amazed.. people will come out to help in droves if they know you need it and it will lead to getting to know them better and making friends.. one option is to talk to the rabbi about people bringing meals OR bringing a meal to share and eating with you... because you aren't contagious, just too sick to cook for yourself right now... and who knows it may lead to something you can in turn return to the community when you are feeling better.

Good luck, but I know at least in our shul we have welcomed even new members with extreme needs and made sure all was taken care of and I know my parents have foudn the same- mom has some pretty serious medical issues, including but not limited to Crohns and a problem with her back and knees that sometimes leaves her bedridden. they have opted to drive on holidays and shabbos but only to things that they would walk to if she was healthy, which has allowed them to accept dinner invitations, etc..

good luck!

Amie

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Dietetics Student (anticipating RD exam in Aug 2010)
IBS - A
Dairy Allergic
Fructose and MSG intollerant

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