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70 year old ibs-c sufferer
06/03/04 05:09 AM

isabel1

Reged: 06/02/04
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Hi, I really need to know if there are any others out there like me. Most IBS sufferers seem to be young. I'm seventy. I've been diagnosed for a long time now (many tests, two specialists)and been afflicted for about 30 years. I have severe constipation and am on Zelnorm. The medication gives me a great deal of trouble but it's better than Milk of Mag. I don't get any respites from the discomfort, it's with me every day, chronic rectal spasms and unpredictable urges. My gastro sees me every 3 months, but there is not much more she can do except give me support. I'm trying the new diet from Heather's book, taking the acacia fiber and hoping for relief. My gut is sometimes quieter than before diet, but no relief from constipation unless I use the Zelnorm.
Anyone out there in a similar situation?
It would help me to know that this diet should help if I just persevere. Thanks.
Desparate Izzy.

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70 year old ibs-c sufferer
isabel1
06/03/04 05:09 AM

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06/03/04 11:06 AM

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06/03/04 08:38 AM

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