Posted 4/30/2013 12:16 PM (GMT 0)
Hi there, I can relate to you! I am twenty two years old and have been suffering for about seven years with IBS! I have that happen often, I actually am going through it now, where I get so sick and weak and everything seems to upset my stomach so I end up having a fear of eating because its easier not to eat, then eat and be afraid of getting sick wherever I am. The problem becomes the severe weight loss! I actually went in and was tested for a bacterial overgrowth and was diagnosed with small intestinal bacterial overgrowth, they gave antibiotics( which I had to try several) to help kill the bacteria, the problem is, it only helps for a month before the bacteria comes back. I recently went in and found out I need to change my diet. Bad bacteria feeds off of sugars, so, you can't eat anything with a higher sugar contant. So, no fast carbs, thats pasta, bread, granola bars, anything like that! You can only shop the out skirts of the store, nothing in a box bag can or jar! Some fruits can also upset your stomach because its to much sugar, like strawberries! Once you start that diet, you should start a probiotic called kefir, you do this because you need to replace the bad bacteria with the good, and the probiotic contains more of the good bacteria you need! I pray to god this helps you dear, know that you are not alone, I am dealing with the same thing, along with panic and anxiety! Good luck!