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Don't rely just on this site ...       10/02/05 02:37 PM Edit Reply Quote AmandaPanda, J.D. Reged: 04/26/04 Posts: 1490 Loc: New York, New York As a few others have pointed out, the discussion here tends to dwell on the aspects of the diet that for some reason don't work for particular people. Have you read IBS: The First Year? Heather lays out every stage and explains the diet so thoroughly. I read the book first and started applying the principles before I found this site, and I just use it as kind of a backup when I have a random question. I didn't try to sort out the principles of the diet here -- the last thing you want is a thousand conflicting answers. So, if you haven't read the book, read it. If you have, then read it again. I think you're about 17, right? Can you have one of your parents read it too, so they are on top of it with you and can help you? I was 22 when I first started the diet and was living on my own, but my mom read the book too so she could understand what was going on with me and how to help me. Now my friends and family know my basics -- low fat, no red meat, no dairy. Everything else I can pick off or eat around! I think I am luckier than most in that my family is ridiculously supportive (My sisters-in-law even make me special separate meals sometimes when I eat over there, without even asking me if I want it!). But, if you give yourself and your family the tools to help you, it will get better. The first month was awful because I felt like I was really sacrificing a lot with the diet and not feeling much better. Then, it got better a little at a time. I was D when I started, and since then have wavered through C and A. I'd say now I'm mostly A, but I know how to control it. When I have an unstable couple of days, I know it's because I drank too much beer, didn't get enough sleep, or have a big exam. (By the way, even "normal" people get very upset stomachs when they are stressed out, so that's probably not something we'll ever eliminate. The hypno CD's helped me a lot with that though). I feel like I'm rambling so I'll end here. I hope I've been helpful. Good luck. Amanda -------------------- Amanda I live in the Big Apple, but I don't eat the skin Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread IBS-C: How LONG did it take?!?!?!?! Lucrece 09/28/05 04:36 PM Re: Lucrece 10/02/05 03:11 PM I don't mean to beat this to death ... AmandaPanda, J.D. 10/02/05 05:32 PM Re: I don't mean to beat this to death ... Lucrece 10/03/05 10:52 AM Re: I don't mean to beat this to death ... Betharoo 10/03/05 03:14 PM Re: I don't mean to beat this to death ... AmandaPanda, J.D. 10/03/05 02:23 PM Re: IBS-C: How LONG did it take?!?!?!?! fishnets 10/01/05 06:42 PM Re: I don't think.... Lucrece 10/01/05 08:14 PM I am sorry, have to speak up here Betharoo 10/01/05 09:15 PM Thank you for posting this, Beth -nt- retrograde 10/02/05 09:03 PM Re: I am sorry, have to speak up here Lummi Beader 10/02/05 01:29 PM Lummi Beader lalala 10/02/05 01:44 PM Re: I guess Lucrece 10/02/05 08:50 AM Lucrece please read this... I'm IBS - C and... Casper 10/02/05 02:00 PM Chany? Augie 10/03/05 08:15 AM Re: Chany? Casper 10/03/05 11:43 AM Re: Chany? Does this also include rice milks?! Never heard that before-nt Johnny T. Reb 10/03/05 08:27 AM No. I thought it did but... Casper 10/03/05 11:46 AM What's wrong with me??? Augie 10/02/05 07:31 PM Re: What's wrong with me??? Lucrece 10/03/05 11:01 AM Re: What's wrong with me??? AstroChick 10/03/05 01:16 PM Heather: A, C, D, P? (m) Sand 10/03/05 11:06 AM Re: whats a p? -nt Lucrece 10/03/05 11:14 AM What is a "P"? ~nt~ poochibelly 10/03/05 11:13 AM Re: What is a "P"? ~nt~ RachelT 10/03/05 11:26 AM Re: What's wrong with me??? Linz 10/03/05 12:34 AM Re: What's wrong with me??? lalala 10/02/05 07:41 PM Linz and Maria, this is true.. Augie 10/03/05 08:21 AM My doctor says the same thing! anlikerm 10/03/05 08:24 AM Thanks, Betharoo. I'm glad you spoke up. -nt- Sand 10/01/05 09:53 PM I agree...and btw... Linz 10/02/05 05:38 AM That's for sure!! anlikerm 10/02/05 06:41 AM Re: That's for sure!! Johnny T. Reb 10/02/05 09:17 AM Re: That's for sure!! Lummi Beader 10/02/05 01:35 PM Re: That's for sure!! Johnny T. Reb 10/03/05 08:20 AM Re: Disability Benefits for IBS Lummi Beader 10/03/05 08:34 AM Re: Disability Benefits for IBS anlikerm 10/03/05 08:40 AM Re: Disability Benefits for IBS Lummi Beader 10/03/05 08:56 AM Thank you! I will do that! -nt- anlikerm 10/03/05 12:11 PM I would like to know, too!! anlikerm 10/03/05 08:26 AM Re: I would like to know, too!! Oop's I thought it was Mississippi Johnny T. Reb 10/03/05 08:39 AM Amen to this! Augie 10/02/05 09:27 AM Re: Amen to this! Johnny T. Reb 10/02/05 09:44 AM Re: IBS-C: How LONG did it take?!?!?!?! StephanieF 09/29/05 06:16 PM I have had IBS for over 20 years.... poochibelly 09/29/05 05:42 PM I'm a 14 year veteran myself! bamagirl 09/30/05 05:44 AM YOU GO GIRL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!~nt~ poochibelly 09/30/05 05:58 AM There is no hope for IBS Lynx 09/29/05 12:58 PM Re: There is no hope for IBS LittleFox 09/29/05 02:59 PM Re: There is no hope for IBS Lummi Beader 09/29/05 01:24 PM Sadly, I have had that same thought Augie 09/29/05 01:01 PM Beth, come on! Linz 09/30/05 01:37 AM Re: Sadly, I have had that same thought Lynx 09/29/05 02:17 PM Re: Sadly, I have had that same thought whoopiecushion 09/30/05 06:20 AM Re: Sadly, I have had that same thought Lummi Beader 10/01/05 07:46 PM Your mind and body are tired. Augie 09/29/05 02:29 PM Re: Your mind and body are tired. Lynx 09/29/05 02:35 PM Lynx Linz 09/30/05 01:34 AM Re: Lynx Lynx 09/30/05 08:46 AM Re: Lynx Linz 10/02/05 05:39 AM I'm Sure Mine Are......-nt- anlikerm 09/29/05 02:33 PM Re: Sadly, I have had that same thought anlikerm 09/29/05 02:19 PM Michelle! Linz 09/30/05 01:38 AM Re: Michelle! anlikerm 09/30/05 06:32 AM Re: Michelle! Linz 10/02/05 05:40 AM Thanks Linz! anlikerm 10/02/05 06:33 AM Separate C Board Sand 09/29/05 12:02 PM Re: Separate C Board StephanieF 09/29/05 06:30 PM Great advice Sand... retrograde 09/29/05 02:45 PM Thanks, Laurel. -nt- Sand 09/30/05 07:19 AM Re: IBS-C: How LONG did it take?!?!?!?! AstroChick 09/29/05 11:47 AM What type and how long do you exercise for?-nt Augie 09/29/05 12:10 PM It's posts like these, Bamagrl and Astrochick... Augie 09/29/05 12:08 PM I agree wholly with this! Jump off the wagon and you pay a price.... bamagirl 09/29/05 11:51 AM I've been at this for almost a year now Augie 09/29/05 10:58 AM And remember as well... Linz 09/29/05 12:14 PM So true! Augie 09/29/05 12:31 PM Another thing is that symptoms may change Augie 09/29/05 12:42 PM Boy, that's true!!! meep 09/29/05 06:01 PM Re: Another thing is that symptoms may change Lucrece 09/29/05 05:07 PM Re: Another thing is that symptoms may change Augie 09/29/05 06:34 PM I agree ... crew 09/29/05 09:07 AM Re: IBS-C: How LONG did it take?!?!?!?! bamagirl 09/29/05 05:40 AM Re: a year?? Lucrece 09/29/05 10:48 AM Don't rely just on this site ... AmandaPanda, J.D. 10/02/05 02:37 PM Re: I agree with Amanda... lalala 10/02/05 02:48 PM Re: I agree with Amanda... fishnets 10/03/05 07:02 AM Re: a year?? bamagirl 09/29/05 11:08 AM It took me about 6 months... Linz 09/29/05 12:08 PM Re: appreciate the... Lucrece 09/29/05 04:57 PM Always keep it in perspective! Linz 09/30/05 01:31 AM

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