I enjoyed everyones comments. Nugget if you think the 70s and 80s were dangerous, I grew up in the 60s. Everything was different. I can relate to all those people who grew up with smokers yuk!!! The headaches, the smelly clothes, car house...I'll be honest I did smoke for a few years, but I never smoked in my house or car or any place my kids would get stuck breathing it. I new it wasn't good for me and it would be worse for my kids. Smoking does have a direct effect on IBS sometimes my stomach would hurt so bad and be in such knots I literally could not stand not too mention the weight loss because of the catch 22. I know stress played a role too but we all know how painful an episode can be and you just don't want to eat anything. People who did not know me and what my real problem was thought I was anorexic, it was scarey. Another problem with smoking or even second hand smoke is the problems it causes in pregnancy and the development of the baby. Breathing or smoking anything that alters your chemistry is not worth the roulette you are playing with a child that is completely dependant on you. Believe me, I am in a line of work that gives me exposure to crack babies, fetal alcohol syndrome, developmental delays....all because of someones own selfishness, it's a shame. 
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Re: Smoking / Second Hand Smoke and IBS
