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Hello! My name is Raine and I just discovered this website yesterday as I was searching for an IBS diet. I have had irritable bowel for so long I dont remember not having it. I wasn't officially "diagnosed" until my teens and then I was given a prescription that did help but also happened to make me gain around 40 pounds (apparently this was a side effect I was never informed of). I recently graduated from college and during the ceremony I had a panic attack (which I tend to do when I realize I won't be able to reach the bathroom if need be) and this then triggered my IBS (such a vicious cycle). All DURING the ceremony, how awful!!!! This set me in full motion to finally get off my butt and fix this. I started exercising which is good but hasn't had any effect on my stomach. Now it's time for the diet and after 24 years of eating whatever I want, I have absolutely no idea where to start. I live with three people so how in the world do I go about having food in the house that will suit all of us? I'm really glad to be a part of this message board and look forward to hearing your oppinions!

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Raine
IBS-D

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