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I hear you -- I felt the same way about two years ago now -- it was completely aweful. I found that things did get progressively (sometimes almost imperceptibly) better over time though. Also, you might want to take hope in the fact that there are a few drugs coming out in the next year that look somewhat promising.
I'm not even close to being 'normal,' but I do have some days that are OK, which are the ones I look forward to. I have hope that there will be a safe pharmecudical alternative to come out so that I can be even more functional, but for now, I just try to do the best I can with the fuctionality that I've been given -- there are so many people in much worse conditions than me that can't do some of the things that I can't do.
Even though it's easy to get beaten down by IBS, positivity is key.
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Mine was under control for three years, once I went on the Eating for IBS diet...until Saturday, when stress alone triggered an attack. Fortunately I remembered to take Imodium, and I only had to endure about 15 mins of it before the drug took hold.
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Yes. it was under control - felt like a new peson and then I went out and purchased the Fat flusher book and barely started the program and WHAM!!! right back to IBS
So I'm back on Heather's menus.
Someone help me. I'm a cancer survivor - taking tamoxifen and have gained a lot of weight during this past three years...With all of the pasta, potatoes, rice, french bread, etc...I'm gaining more weight.
Any suggestions on what I should do..obviously the Fat Flush (although - it makes a lot of sense - isn't for me)
Help!
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Hi Angel,
Hope you are feeling better!!
I am curious to know what kind of tests you have done? Also is there anybody who can help you? How do you get to the store and make yourself something to eat? What about health insurance? I thought I e-mailed in a previous post you can get free health insurance through the state based on income.
Barbara
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I'm not feeling any better. It won't get under control. I can't go to the store so my mom runs errands for me. I'm so sick I can't help it. I don't have any insurance. I make my own meals. I try my hardest not to pass while I'm cooking. The weather is killing me here. It's hot and humid. I have two fans going.
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Hi
Sorry that you had cancer. I'm glad you surivived. I know carbs put on weight so fast. Small portions will help. Drinking lots of tea and water and getting moderate exercise will help. Spice are great for losing weight.
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Hi
I never heard of any new drugs coming next year. I hope they will be safe and will work well. The sooner new drugs come out the better. I do my best to think positive but it's so hard.
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Re: Well said!
#11451 - 06/12/03 12:11 AM
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I thought you put that perfectly. It is so easy to get down over IBS and don't get me wrong I believe we have every right to - it's tough at the best of times.
But perspective is important too. You're right, if you look around there are people wose situations are tougher. Positive thought is important and I try to be grateful for the things I have and I write them down at times when I'm feeling low too.
Kerrie 
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What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
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It IS SO hard to be positive sometimes!
Thank G-d you have your eyesight, your legs, your mother to get you food (some folks on the board live alone with this!), your heart, etc. Take this/IBS as a challenge. This is your oppurtunity to grow and be a better Angel! Every step you take is a victory! And for every step back you take, in time, you'll take two steps forward! Be patient and loving with yourself! I'm sure if you had a friend in your situation you'd be a lot more forgiving and supportive of them...be forgiving and supportive of YOURSELF!
If you are able to sit on your front porch and drink a glass of cold water and write in your journal, that's GREAT! It might seem small and insignificant to others...but we'd all be SO PROUD of you for this major step! Take things one minute at a time.
I hope you feel better soon. You've suffered long enough! If there's anything we can do to help, we're here!
Happy Thursday!!!!
Ruchie
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