geauga, it sounds like constipation. if you have never felt that pain before in your life, it's really shattering to have to deal with it and not have it go away. i have the same thing aka IBS/C. each person is different and will respond differently to methods but the best is to edit your diet. go to heathers cheat sheet and see the catagorized foods. try to incorporate as much IF with the SF b/c though it says to use SF as a staple, alot of Cer's find that following that diet too closely will only constipate them more. i agree. i feel the least pain when i eat fresh fruits/cooked veggies b/c they dont give me much bloat. also, yes, exercise is good. often just going for a long walk will help ease the cramps. anything hot around your tummy will also work well. and drinking strongly brewed peppermint tea is really soothing. get a professional opinion first though, unless you've already done so. there's a bunch of tests you have to endure before settling on the IBS diagnosis. good luck!
dogmom, i found immediate relief with the *renewLIFE* products [with combined strict diet] i first began the digestive enzymes after each meal and then added in the fiberSMART pills. they may be hard to find at HFS such as GNC or vitamin shop, etc. they've got a website: www.renewlife.com and you can order there. also, if your system can handle it, psyllium works well with some bloating--so take it at nighttime and drink lots of water. lots of water in general helps keep things moving--and less fatty foods. all of those things combined will help reduce the pain of the symptoms. good luck!
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geauga and dogmom--hope this helps
