Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Any Moms of IBS Kids out there?

Lilac, My 11 year old son was diagnosed in March. (IBS-C)
He missed lots of school until he was stable. We worried that he might have to repeat the 5th grade because he fell so far behind. We were just at the point of arranging for a tutor when we discovered this site and the combination of this diet and medication (antispasmodics, acid blocker) made all the difference in the world. He has been back in school full time for almost 2 months now with only a few days out due to a bad attack. There weren't many people at school who were very helpful or understanding. But it got to the point that I didn't care what they thought....my son's health was the most important issue. How can they expect someone to do well in school...or even go to school for that matter, unless they felt well? My son is a "worrier" and this stress aggravated his symptoms. Anyway, I can really feel for you and your son. The important thing now is to help him become stable. Then he may be a little more comfortable about school and/or outside activities. The hypnosis route is a good idea. As for dealing with the school, I'm not sure I can be much help. Different districts have different rules. Have you checked into having a tutor come?
Good luck with it all...please let us know how you're both doing.
CK

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