I'm a 19 year old male with IBS
04/16/05 11:18 PM
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Computr821
Reged: 12/02/04
Posts: 445
Loc: University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA/ Baltimore, MD
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I'm Avidan, whom Amie mentioned a bit back. I'm a freshman in college right now, and I can sympathize with your situation. Believe me, it is plenty possible to be a young male with IBS. If you have any college related qs, I will be happy to help.
As for the questions you have here, I'm in a similar predicament. I keep kosher, and so I eat in the Hillel most of the time. I could make something in my room, but I don't always have the time and I want to eat with my friends. So what I have done is try to eat what I can and then eat some of my own food later. Since it's a good idea to eat smaller amounts frequently anyway, it's probably not a bad idea. Granted, with your fitness reigment and whatnot, it may not work for you.
Alcohol - Not worth it. Really. I wasn't an alcohol drinker before the IBS, so it wasn't such a big deal to give it up (aside for religious stuff). And I don't think that it's a necessity to drink to have fun! Besides, you're in a great position to be a designated driver, and think what that could mean.
I hope that everyone here is helping you and we're all here for you. Please feel free to ask any questions. Also, I would reccomend doing a search for the thread "Hello and a Request to College Kids"
Avidan
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