Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

Hello,

It's totally ok to say hello here, in fact we encourage it. It is also ok to complain, to cry, and to ask for help. With a disease named "Irritable Bowel Sydrome" and so much discussion of poop, this is practically the only not embarrassing place to discuss it sometimes.

I also have had periods of my life where I avoided food entirely and ate only some rice at night time. I also have had lots of food sensitivities develop over time. It would be nice if safe foods didn't decide to just start being not safe some day wouldn't it?

I agree with what everyone else had to say... get tested for various things to make sure IBS is what you have. Then, perhaps it's a matter of doing the "breaking the cycle" process Heather has outlined and then maybe you can start safely adding foods back in.

It also sounds like you're under a lot of stress and very unhappy with your food stuff (not that I blame you). For that you might look at the hypnotherapy board. One of the things that has helped me was talking to a therapist who taught me relaxation exercises.

Oh, and I also relate to the sweater/cold thing. Being in the cold used to cause me the WORST stomach spasms... one reason I'm glad I moved to Texas!

I hope you and your doctors figure something out, and if people can help you around here they will do there best!

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