Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I'm so upset this morning

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I completely understand. I started with D last October, three days after my wedding. I went to the DR after about a month( I really don't trust Drs) and he was no help. I basically had to research the web to figure out what was wrong and change DRs and push for some tests. I am finally seeing a GI next week for the first time. What got me stable finally was this website and the diet. I ate so much rice and french bread at first, but it really helped. It took a couple of days, but I finally started firming up and another few weeks to be more regular. I really believe you have to be pretty strict at first and follow the break the cycle diet to see good results. About a month ago, I started on Lexapro( though just changed to Celexa last week due to cost) after getting so depressed over all of this and the anxiety it caused. I am not a huge fan of drugs at all, but I can't tell you the difference it has made in my life. The anxiety is way undercontrol. For the first time since October, I can leave the house in the morning( mornings are way hard for me) without a pad on in fear I will have an accident. If I can help at all, please feel free to email me. I would be more than happy to pass on whast has helped me and what I have learned. I am the mom of a 21, 16, 15, and 7 year old as well as step mom to 7 and 9 year olds, only the two oldest are girls, boy do I feel out numbered! Anyway, It is very hard to deal with this and try to take care of everyone in the house and not have anyone really understand what it is like. I'm here if you need someone to talk to. Alyson

amcgarity27@comcast.net

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