I LOVE CHESS! I used to play when I was a little girl -- and I was damn good too! -- I actually played against adults -- and won!
Okay, enough bragging. Suffice it to say I'm outa practice; I'm sure I'd lose big time if I were to play today. Fun game. You'll like it.
Yes, you should DEFINITELY talk to your doc first about the drugs, before changing anything. I was almost about to take an over-the-counter drug for my allergies, but happened to notice a little warning in small print, not to take it if on blood pressure meds. Whew! Just in time. I called the doc, and he said, "good thing I called!" He gave me a nasal spray prescription. Drugs definitely interact each other.
When you call him, ask about Donnatal and see what he says. (It's in the family of barbituates.  )
Do you have any Equalactin? It'll settle your tummy down before it starts rumbling. Remember, if you can't get it in England, you can order it online (before the beach vacation): web page
Steph, I think you should be up front with your friends about your condition. For so many of us, just the process of "getting it all out" is very relieving; it gets rid of the anxiety about trying to hide it and makes us feel a lot lighter. Listen, everyone has something wrong with them -- no one is immune. You don't get through this life scott-free, believe me! Knowing that you have something wrong makes you HUMAN and endears people to you, it makes you just a little less perfect, more "approachable." Having an irritable tummy is nothing to be ashamed of! You don't have to mention the word "colon" -- the word "tummy" will suffice. Maybe this will help: web page
I know you don't feel like eating, but how many hours have you gone without any soluble fiber in your tummy? Please just eat a piece of toast; you'll be amazed at how much it will calm your tummy down. I can't go overnight without something in my tummy; this morning I got up at 2:00 a.m. and popped a slice in the toaster, then I was able to go back to sleep with no tummy problems at all, then had another slice of toast when I got up at 8:00. No cramps!
Girlfriend, you may tell yourself it doesn't matter, but your subconscious is getting a different message. If Michael didn't help the first time around, by all means go around again. Mags went through the program twice and finally got help from it. Marilyn went through it THREE times 'till it "kicked in" for her. Don't give up, whatever you do!
BTW, the BF sounds like a gem. He truly cares for you, doesn't he? Let him baby you, then. Curl up in bed and let him serve you flat gingerale and some toast. Enjoy the attention; we all need it now and then. And when Adrian gets an upset tummy, it'll be your turn -- and he'll see how wonderful it is to have someone care for you.
Bev
P.S.: Enjoy that Chess game!
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