Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Need support from other who do this ALONE

I'm sick and tired of all my symptoms. I can do so well for a while and then BAM! I'm in pain. I also have FMS! I stay at home most of the time due to fear of IBS pain and need to find a bathroom and/or the flare of FMS. I can be just too icky to get out. Has anyone else had surgery who had and has IBS? I feel alone as I've never met anyone like me plus I am home alone (no family, no friends et al.). I am wondering if I should just "go for it" and get out pain fear or not. I did finally realize that stress can be a whopper for IBS. What I have now if what I read here! My IBS was a problem before the colectomies, but after last one I am healing more slowly. Losing friends and family (just left me or don't come or call) is very hard. I wish there were a group for us IBS/FMers nearby (south of Portland).

I truly want to get out (have the energy and ability to trust my gut as I will NOT make a promise I may not keep) and be involved with life. This is getting tiresome. Anyone in this boat too?

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