Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Hello everyone! I am n ew to the forums and just wanted to say hey and introduce myself.

I was diagnosed with IBS-C about 7 months ago, and have been really working to get stable. I do have to say that this website has been my saving grace. My doctor knows NOTHING about IBS and what it means to have it and what you really have to do. Her suggestion was to eat more fiber and lower the fat....well it is way more complex than that!

I have really restricted my diet and can only eat very small portions at each sitting and it doesn't seem to be getting any better. If I do eat too much I get very bloated, pains in my abdomen and very gassy (poor husband). Does anyone know the cause of the incredibly obnoxious gas? My husband says I am rotting inside!

I just started a food diary on Tuesday, so I am tracking calories, fat, protein and fiber. I have printed out a bunch of recipes from the forums and can't wait to use them....

Anyway, I just wanted to get involved in the forums and thank everyone for their great posts...can't tell you how helpful it is to have contact with people who are going through the same stuff!

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