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Both of Heather's book have a lot of good information that I found useful. Eating for IBS has a lot of good recipes and you can also find wonderful, safe recipes on the IBS Recipe board here.

I drink peppermint tea, fennel tea, I take acacia for my soluable fiber and I have done the the hypnosis program. I also take amitriptyline (Elavil) for migraines which also helps with my anxiety and my IBS D. Besides D one of my other main symtoms is nausea and amitriptyline helps.

Once I cut out my triggers I didn't have as much gas. I have found that if I eat foods too high in fat I will have more gas. The trick is finding what your triggers are. My main triggers are high fat foods, dairy, coffee and alcohol.

I do carry immodium with me always. I just feel better knowing that I have it with me. I used to take immodium as a preventative but I find I don't have to do that anymore.

We all have situations that cause anxiety. Hopefully once you start feeling better you won't feel as anxious going to class. Scope out the bathrooms at school and come up with a mental plan if you need to leave class and that may relieve some of your stress.

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Janey

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