Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: I'm new to IBS and miserable

Thank you everyone for your advice. This past weekend just seemed rough. I had a bridal shower and my nieces birthday in the same weekend. So I stared at cake, icecream and pizza and didnt eat it. I just stuck to the bread baskets. And like a few of you said its just hard when I go out with my friends and I order a water while they all order a long island! Not that I ever drank alot but every now and then I could use one drink! I guess I just have to get used to all this and kinda get over it and do the best I can to feel good. And yeah going out to dinner is almost impossible. Then I feel bad cause when I am running to the bathroom at a restaurant all I want to do is go home and then my husband has to go home too. But he has been so supportive of all Ive been through this year, but I still feel bad. I dont know, I went back to the doctor yesterday and he gave me medicine called Bentyl. Ever heard of it? He said to take it as needed. He was also concerned that I might have Celiac Sprue because I am losing a lot of weight. But I dont think I have that, anyone ever heard of it? All I really eat is bread and rice and Sprue is a gluten issue! My doctor also told me that I need to lower my stress level. Well as any of you teachers out there no, stress comes with the job! Also I work in a rough neighborhood in Cleveland, so its even more stressful. Anyways, thank you all very much for your words of support and help! I will try that acacia that you recommended. It really seems like fibercon doesnt do a whole lot for me. Its good to know that theres this support group out there because it seems like some people dont have any clue what youre talking about!

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