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Heather (or anyone else with info) - I seem to have a family history of GI problems. My grandmother had Diverticulitis, my Mom has always had "a bad stomach" as does my sister. Now that I have your book, my Mom is going out to buy it, my nephew says he thinks he may have IBS and my neice has gone through her second "attack" in 2 months of terrible cramps and vomiting. The doctors were very little help (surprise, surprise!!), one diagnosed her after 10 minutes of having a bowel obstruction! Lucky for her my sister is a nurse and rather vocal!
Anyway, just wondering if there is any research into these types of problems running in a family?
PS - I have recently been away to cottages 2 weeks in a row and stuck to my new eating plan and feel good. My family has been very supportive as have my friends, especially when I tell them I've been in pain almost daily for 20 years and now feel good! I think most people want to help if you explain the issue and give them a chance. Thanks again for your great books & to everyone on this board - you are all awesome!

Leah

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Leah
"Years wrinkle the skin, but to give up interest wrinkles the soul"

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