I've had "stomach issues" since I am a toddler and I am now 23. I was diagnosed with IBS when I was about 14 and have had numerous other possibilities since. Right now I have IBS, SIBO and it's looking like Fructose Malabsorption. The three of those make me a complete weirdo when it comes to eating. Regardless of whether it's a romantic relationship or just a friendship, it makes things difficult. All of my friends tend to eat when socializing. "What do you want to do?""I don't know, let's go grab a bite to eat" or "let's go to starbucks" "or lets hang out, drink, eat junk food". Thankfully, my friends are for the most part understanding. Unfortunately a few of them have varying degrees of "tummy issues" themselves. When it comes to dating it is very hard for me. I find it embarassing to explain, but I see it as if they cannot deal with it, they aren't worth it. Thankfully the people I have dated recently have been pretty good about it. Although it can be tough when sometimes they don't see that asking you to go to Taco Bell or Checkers is a big no no. I used to not even go out because of my IBS. I used to skip meals and go a day or two without eating. Now I eat and if I get sick I get sick. However, one of my biggest fears is having "tummy issues" while being intimate. There is nothing that could kill the mood more than having to run to the bathroom. 
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Pud
Long Island
IBS-D & SIBO - main symptom GAS 
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