Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: New, young, confused -- Accidents & Trauma?

Hi little bird,
This is my first time posting but your message made me want to reply. I'm 24 and a law student, so I am very familiar with what it feels like to lead a social lifestyle, in college, at a young age... with IBS-D. I can't relate too much to the 'trauma' since I've had stomach problems for years. They have been much worse the last ~3 years. I recommend the Acacia Tummy Fiber, Fennel and Peppermint teas. (Although the Fennel tea has sometimes had a negative effect). I carry Immodium everywhere I go (in a cute & trendy pill box) and I hate to admit it's my savior at times. And yes, I use is as a preventive measure as well. If I get invited to friends' houses for a dinner party or for a road trip, for example, I take one because it is the ONLY way I feel "safe". I've had my appendix and my gallbladder taken out, and still no improvement.
As for eating in school or when out and about, I stick to: Subs (usually Subway, turkey, swiss, little mustard, NO lettuce & tomato, ever); Pasta with VERY little sauce if any (usually I just prefer mushrooms and sun dried tomatoes); White rice; Grilled chicken; French bread; Baked potato, and things like that.
I don't drink alcohol anymore (which is annoying when you're 24 and have a fun lifestyle), I haven't had coffee, soda or anything fried in years... and of course that's always a good thing.
I just wanted to tell you I know how you feel and I wish you luck. I'm still fighting with this and it's no fun, but I hope to try new things everytime and hope to find what really helps me.
p.s. You have to find what works for you... the recipe book is really good, but, for example, I've found oatmeal and bananas are NOT good for me at all (and they seem very recommended on this site). And as a young student living on my own, I have to adjust the recipes to fit my lifestyle.

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