Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Trouble Socialising?

Yes, socializing is a problem, but believe it or not it gets better as you get older! Now that I am almost 50, I find people in my age group are more understanding when you mention you have a "health problem requiring a special diet." (That's usually how I phrase it to new people when the issue of diet first comes up.) If they want to know what the health problem is, I simply say: "When I get to know you better, I will be happy to send you a link to a website that describes the problem and the required diet." That website is Heather's website (www.eatingforibs.com) of course!

By the way, I was wondering where in Canada you live. If you live in the Toronto area, I would be happy to give you some leads for some IBS-safe foods (bread, etc.) that are available here.

I've had IBS all of my life and was quite severe until I went on Heather's diet. I've made some modifications to her diet that have yielded even more improvements, and I am well 95 per cent of the time now! I would be happy to share these suggestions with you. Please contact me at belinda958@yahoo.ca if you want some help.

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