Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Heather, could you clarify for us...

I drink tons of water during the day too!

I have to admit that when I first started doing so I would go to the bathroom every hour - but it does get better.
I have been told that when you first start drinking that much water - your body is cleaning out all the bad
stuff out of your system.

I have been drinking lots of water for about 3 weeks now - and it does get so that you go to the bathroom
less and less - you will eventually return to your normal schedule of bathroom breaks.

I drink water all the time - I have a water cooler I bought for home - and have the same on at work
(they already had one). I have never had a problem drinking cold water. But I guess everyones system is
different.

When I first started drinking lots of water I just explained to my manager that I am drinking lots of water and
she's actually the one that told me that it's cleaning out my system. I actually got very lucky though - because
my manager has IBS herself and is very understanding.

I have found that if I am honest about my problem - I didnt go into great detail but did tell them I was having
trouble with my diet - everyone is very understanding and helpful.

Lana_Marie

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Lana_Marie
Proud Mommy to Bentley Taylor
Born May 12, 2004 9lbs, 3oz

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