My IBS is a chronic condition I am always aware of. I don't really have attacks, but I don't really go out much to put myself in a situation to have a major attack. Some people have very severe cramping, diarrhea or pain attacks, but many also suffer just from irregularity which causes problems.
For example some of the big problems I face are incomplete bowel movements leading to many trips the bathroom, it's not diarrhea, I am not cramping, I just have that feeling that I have to go rather often & when I do go, it doesn't feel like I've accomplished much  . Other issues are things like bloating and feeling fatigued.
Now, I would say there are some days I know that will be better than others. Such as if I am not feeling bloated, had a complete bowel movement & feel less fatigue, then I'll have more confidence in heading out the door.
There is the mental fear of an attack when going out and about which leads me to often focus on "getting through" whatever event or errand I am taking care of so I can get back home. It puts a damper as it's hard to enjoy what I am participating in when constantly thinking of the threat.
I have only had two experiences that I would deem as being extremely urgent attacks. Once on a trip at the coast with my girlfriend & once while taking a family friend to the airport. I got very bad diarrhea & cramping, luckily I made it to a public restroom in time, but they were close calls.
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I've dealt with IBS, Acid Reflux, Emetophobia & Gastroparesis. I run The Digestion Blog.
Edited by DigestionBlog (08/28/10 05:25 AM)
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