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IBS runs in my husband's family-from his grandmother on down. My husband has had symptoms since the age of 7. Our 6 year old daughter started to complain of persistent stomachaches about 9 months ago-and has been painfully constipated almost since birth. She has recently begun to exhibit other symptoms- "my tummy is moaning and graoning", and gas-and more pain. She has been seen by our pediatrician and has an appointment with a ped. gastroenterologist next month. Our ped. pretty much said, "ignore it, even if she's diagnosed with IBS they won't treat her because she's too young". UGH! Does any of this sound familiar to anyone?? Does anyone have any ideas about how to help my poor "tummy baby"? I am going to order the cookbook, and we're using a tummy tea, which does soothe somewhat. I'm just so frustrated, and I know my daughter is, also. When my husband was this age, they told his mother it was all in his head and that he needed to see a psychologist! I guess not that much has changed in 40 years!! How sad!
Any help or encouragement would definitely be appreciated!
(sorry this is SO long)
Amy

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