I think you are right on the money, Laura Sue. Back in the fall, my IBS D was just like this. I lost about 10 pounds in 4 weeks. I was living off of plain rice, saltines, toast, cream of wheat (if I was really brave). I felt like I should be in a nursing home. I was getting weaker every day. My general md. gave me Levbid (presc.) which helped control it to some extent, but I still took the Immodium when it got too bad. Since then I have seen a GI dr. who changed my med. to Librax (helps the nerves and the tummy). That worked much better, but I still have attacks, and putting weight on for me has been next to impossible. I feel like my diet is for someone trying to lose weight. But when I look back and think about what I was eating in the fall - rice, bread, applesauce, tea, I've come a long way. Hang in there. It takes awhile for your system to start healing once this kicks in. I got a bout of stomach flu in Feb. and lost 5 more pounds with D everyday for two weeks straight. I cried at the GI dr. b/c I was so frustrated. He ran an upper GI test and all came back clear. He was pretty sure it was the flu. Like you, I also had no bacteria that was causing it. I can tell you one thing, and everyone else on this board would agree, the more upset I get over the attacks, the worse they get! I have really tried to calm myself down (although I think I need some help with the stress part), and get through them when they hit. I have had several in the past two weeks just from pure anxiety (and not "bad" stress). I can get excited or anxious about going to a party and BOOM! I get an attack. Try to stay hydrated... that was a big part for me. I drank lots of water and tea (no caffeine). But honestly the presc. med. was necessary for me. Good luck and stay strong. It will get better, but it is a long process.
Edited by hslib (06/20/04 05:49 AM)
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