I'm almost certain that in my case, my bloat isn't caused by gas. Like you, a glass of water can set it off! I'm glad I'm not the only one! I've also just come out of a phase where everything and anything set off the expanding belly so I'm sooooooooooo relieved to say the bloat has been manageable for almost a week now - raaayyyy.
However the way IBS affects my mood is frightening. I'm still under the impression that I will beat the C and the bloat and my life will improve for the longterm. But I'm scared this may never happen indefinately and that I will one day become despondent and give up. Eeeep! I'm feeling really good now so I HOPE I survive the silly season and continue feeling good, otherwise I'm terrified of feeling so depressed again.
Well here's some xmas wishes for us all to get better and stay that way!!
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