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Atomic Rose - Of course I wouldn't hate you for a pun! Humour is good, in any way we can find it.

I'm relieved that you're beyond the "what to eat when you can't eat anything" diet. That gives me hope.

That's interesting that you went from D to A after giving up caffeine. And I can believe it, that it would *almost* be a relief to experience C for a little while.

Thanks so much for the idea of a food diary, and the possibility of discovering food sensitivities. That's a very good idea; I will start a diary today. I hope I can figure stuff out. I know in the past I've had a reaction to having too much sugar or chocolate...but I'm holding out for the hope that, like Heather and others here, I can have a small amount after a SF meal...after I get stabilized.

I find it interesting (and good to know) that you have trouble with bread and pasta; I didn't even think to look at those things. I hope I won't, though; I love that stuff.

So, too, that's a good point about the corn pops. I did wonder that, myself, if I could be having a reaction to that, too...but I feel so washed out I wanted something. Maybe I'll lay off the corn pops for the next couple days, and just use some Stevia in my tea. (Stevia is good for stabilizing blood sugar, and I've never had a problem with it.)

And again, it's really good to know that it takes people a while to stabilize. It's reassuring; IBS-D really does seem to fit me. And having a context for things helps me so much.

Yes, feeling like someone had drained the life out of you for the first week--I so relate to that! I'm glad the energy will come back.

Your question about doctors...I have a kind of avoidance thing with doctors, but I finally went three or four months ago. THey did some ultrasounds, some blood tests, stool sample, nothing. Then went to another doctor, and am seeing a specialist in the middle of the month, just because I felt so desperate and wanted an answer. But I'm hoping that I'll stabilize before this next appointment, as I really want to avoid any invasive tests.... I prefer natural medicine.

You're not long-winded; I like your responses.

I'm glad you think writing teen fiction is neat. I love writing! (and reading.)

I think it's pretty neat you wanted to write, too. As for "stinking" at it...there are techniques you can learn (through books, and some great websites) if it's something you really want to do. (though it sounds like you might not want to, and it's good to know what you want--and don't want!) I know my writing has dramatically improved over the last four years as a direct result of pouring myself into learning technique...and also a writing critique group.

And, if it's not what you want to do any more, that's cool, too. There's lots of ways to be creative. Or you can write for yourself, when you feel like it. I think writing can show us so much about ourselves....

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