And I don't want to subject them to listening to the litany of "approaches" I've taken for this condition. I just smile and nod, like the village idiot, and go on my way! Thank you!! Perfect...
That is so great gutastrophe /community/emoticons/smile.gif I suppose we can only hope that in the generations to come, doctors will finally figure out what the mystery is so that our great+...
Spoon story ey? The name is quite...interesting...but intriguing /community/emoticons/tongue.gif haha...
Wow shortnsweet9, that poor girl at only 16. I ran cross country when I was 16 also, and I don't know how I would have done it if I had IBS then. Unfortunately, it's been hard for me to find some...
gutastrophe and Sarita, well said and thank you for sharing. I feel like I am listening to my own thoughts. Sometimes I wish my boyfriend could read some of these entries just so he can see all of...
You all have made me smile :) Thank you for your kind words. Keriamon, 17.5 years ey? Ironic, my guy is 20 years my senior. I wouldn't normally be so open, since I don't have to. The man looks 20...
I completely agree, and when I said "buy me things" those things are not flower and froo froo stuff. I mean, practical things that I might need around the apartment, the kitchen (i'm a big cook!),...
I agree Canyonbabe711 Voluntary change is a conscious effort, and without the desire, the attempts will not be successful. How long have you had IBS? How do you deal with the distress when having an...
Thank you gutastrophe:) I actually had to take mag citrate this past thursday. It is my absolute LAST resort because it usually plugs me up right after anyway, which didn't fail this time either....
Thank you shortnsweet9, as always. You know the funny thing? For the past 2-3 days I have been seriously thinking hard about our relationship and the underlying issues regarding his behavior. I have...
I have IBS, but my issue is more with bloating, flatulence and constipation/difficult movements. Does anyone have the same issues and if so, how do you manage?? I take enough fiber before anyone...
Haha! I love it Keriamon!! "fart-by-fart analysis...color, shape, content and smell..." That one made my day, thank you so much :D Well Keriamon and shortnsweet9, you both have truly touched my...
Hi shortnsweet9, You are right. In some instances, I don't know if I am making excuses for him or just being understanding. I don't like to have the mentality that someone "should" or "should not" be...
Thanks shortnsweet9, that really helps. :) The sad part is, I've talked to him endlessly about this, and he thinks that when I call him and am crying that I am just calling to bring him down with me....
This might seem like an all too common topic, but I am desperate for some help. I have been in a relationship for over three years now, and it is unhealthy. In many ways we are two very compatible...
Thank you Keriamon. My issue is that for one, I cook everything. Secondly, my diet is so restricted [mostly due to the IBS] and "clean" that it is baffling to me. My diet consists of egg whites,...
Hi Gormo, I won't go into my own personal story, but I can completely relate to your internal nightmare. All I want to mention is for you to google "Bowen Therapy". I do not know if you have tried...
I can definitely relate to the "discovery" instances...of which are always followed by disappointment. Thank you for your advice. Even though it doesn't solve my own problem, it's comforting to hear...
Hello Badgenetics, My boyfriend is deeply depressed and was advised to get on Zoloft as well. However, bad side effects for him too. I don't have any prescriptive suggestions for you, but just wanted...
For those suffering from IBS as I am know that "Irritable Bowel Syndrome" is an indecisive term to describe incompetent bowels and their functioning. Most sufferers are able to distinguish between...