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So, I've been doing pretty well with the diet so far. This past week, during the week, I didn't have one attack at all! But then, on the weekends, the old IBS troubles come back. Could it be because my schedule is different on the weekends than during the week?? Could my body be responding to that IBS-wise? Or could there be a stress factor as well? Sorry, I'm just trying to get my head around this. I know I tend to eat not as "safely" on the weekends than during the week (no triggers, but sometimes overeating), but I feel like that's not the only culprit.

Also, I've been getting back pains quite recently. My OB/GYN prescribed me Provera in order to induce my period. Well, it's been over a week and no period, but could the back pains be pre-period ones? Most of you are probably thinking, "uh, duh, don't you know what period pain is like??" Well, sadly, its been so long since I've had a true period that I'm second guessing myself (only one in the past year, and before that I was on BC which helped with any pain). Ok, I know I've rambled, it's just hard sometimes with all the factors. I'm going to start the hypno tapes tonight, so maybe that will help with the stress. Any advice, thoughts, whatever would be more than welcome Thanks!

Julie
IBS-D, GERD, lactose intolerant

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