Hi momof2,
Yes, my symptoms DEFINITELY depend a lot on the environment. I had to move from California to get away from the heat because my IBS would flare up whenever the temperature got warm. It has to do with seratonin levels in the brain; hot weather throws it off. You can do a search and find all kinds of stuff in here on Seratonin.
A lot of us have different symptoms, albeit not much different. I can't go near dairy, which is typical, yet Barbie has no problem with it. On the other hand, I do just fine with fruit and veggies, while Barbie can't touch the stuff without getting cramps.
I also found out that I can tolerate coffee (decaf), but in small doses. I can tolerate whole wheat bread just fine, as well as a lot of raw veggies except broccoli and cabbage, and I can even eat grapes without peeling them.
On the other hand, just the thought of having to get on an airplane or attending a large dinner party will throw my tummy into a tailspin.
And symptoms change. I can now eat red meat, yet simple vitamins that I've been taking for almost 30 years now are starting to cause my tummy to cramp up. Go figure.
Despite all this, and maybe because of it, I know I most definitely have IBS, there's no question in my mind or that of my doctor.
Bev
P.S.: BTW, welcome back to the States. Maryland is gorgeous; I used to live back there 40 years ago, and have relatives who still live there, one of whom attends U. of Md. Beautiful state!
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