Hey, everyone, i am having a fragile, emotional day today as i was off work with my IBS yesterday and was a struggle to come in today. The first thing i did was see if anyone had replied to my message and you guys nearly made me cry (would have if wasnt at work!!!), is so nice to not feel so alone!
Not sure how to reply to everyone at once but here goes, please feel free to read/reply to everyones!! ...
Dondonb90 - i found this page from Heather's book "first year IBS" have you read it as it seems to have the food lists you are after? Luckily i have some great friends who would never take notice of me making a fuss in a restuarant, hope you can explain things to your mates too? My problem with going out is that i get really tired (stress, not sleeping, food going right through!) by the time i am all dressed up and ready to go i need a nap!!! Only 7st4 at the moment so pretty thin!!
Nugget - I have been very lucky to have had a GP right behind me from the beginning (i cant imagine having IBS for 35years and only just gaining some control, hell?!) she has given me Lopermide which is good, sent me to a consultant for a colonoscopy and a phychologist too. Psychologist seems to be helping but only had two sessions, so still feeling left on my own a lot, trying yoga for the first time tonight so i'll let you know how it goes?! Walking, a good book and a warm bath seem to be good to, do you find the same?
Paintlady - Have just started on Heather's diet, luckily i like a lot of the foods too, not soy or rice milk though unfortunately so am trying low fat milk for now, hardest thing is missing cheese and chocolate, but i am well aware that they make exorphins, like feel-good endorphine when we exercise, when digested so they are just plain mean foods!
MaryKay - Hi! aah, the vicious circle of anxiety, something i am getting to know well! I have not been prescribed anything for anxiety, just seeing the psychologist but early days yet as i said. medical peeps keep talking about anti-depressants for it but i am really against them as part of my problem is not feeling in control and i dont like the idea of anti-depressants controlling me, sound right? i spoke to my GP yesterday about Soluble fibre supppliments, but she didnt seem impressed and said they might make it worse, maybe you could explain more about them?
Anyway guys, lovin you all
Kathryn
PS Where in the World are you?!
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