Letty, I remember that first day I saw this website and the boards......like you I sat and cried. I've had IBS/D since 1980 and until Heather's diet I had severe diarrhea and panic attacks that developed into agoraphobia (being homebound). It was trial and error for me with supplements, not with the diet,it was dead on. Here's what I do now:
Absolutely make every effort to stay strict with the diet recommended by Heather. When your stable you can reintroduce some foods to see how they do. 1 T Acacia a.m. dissolved in 1/4 c of juice 1 T Acacia p.m. same 2 hyoscyamine (generic levbid-antispasmodic 1 a.m., 1 p.m.) 1 1/2 Immodium (generic) after first BM Lorazapam for severe attacks (seldom) lots of fennel tea for gas prebiotics (beano) before I eat certain gassy foods
It took me a while to build up to 2T of acacia a day. Just trust what the book says and try it.....what have you got to lose except possible freedom from pain and suffering. Within the first 24 hrs on the diet I was free of pain. It took a few weeks to get the D manageable with regulating supplement doses that worked for me. Good luck and know that we are all sitting here knowing EXACTLY what you have been going through. I still have an attack once in a while if I'm stressed to the max or don't pay close attention to my foods but I believe they just remind me of how far I've come since last May. Glad your here, welcome!
Posts
Re: Welcome!
