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05/23/03 12:35 PM

IamPat

Reged: 05/21/03
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Loc: Brampton, ON Canada

Hi all, I have just been diagnosed with IBS -C last week. I have had it since I was about 16. I've found that this website has provided more info. than my doctor. I am afraid to eat anything other than bland food (white bread, rice or pasta). I've been taking 3t of Metamucil daily. I've noticed that most on the board use Citrucel. Is that one better? Because the Metamucil is advertised as a laxative I chose to try that. It doesn't always help. Also, other than herbal teas are there any other hot drinks I can have? I am used to drinking 2 cups of coffee a day (I'm definitely hooked!). I realize that this is a huge trigger so I have been trying to give it up. Coffee has almost been a "comfort food" for me and herbal teas don't have that effect (I've never been much of a tea drinker). Is hot cocoa with soy milk okay?
As far as relief for constipation, what can I try?

Thanks!

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New to Board.. lots of questions
IamPat
05/23/03 12:35 PM

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Yoda (formerly Hans)
05/23/03 04:32 PM

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Heather Administrator

05/23/03 01:06 PM

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05/23/03 12:58 PM

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05/23/03 02:03 PM

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05/23/03 05:53 PM

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05/26/03 06:12 AM

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05/23/03 02:08 PM

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