Question...am I stable?
#316170 - 10/07/07 09:00 AM
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I've read alot of the posts up here and alot of people claim to be stable. I've definitely noticed an improvement in my symptoms but in no way would I consider myself symptom free. Ex I'm IBS A and I've seemed to eliminate any D for at least a month now(knock on wood) but I still occasionally get C, still goes at least 5 times a day and have never gotten rid of gas. My question is am I stable or is there a heaven some where and stability means you guys hav no symptoms at all? I'm looking for hope here!
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Stability is an illusive concept.
Generally speaking if I can carry on with my daily activities without my IBS interfering with my activites then I consider myself to be stable.
-------------------- STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS
The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
FODMAP Chart & Cheatsheet
The Role of Food & Dietary Intervention in IBS
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my philosaphy is I am stable if: if I can go to work If I am able to eat beyond the btc cycle diet if my tummy is good enought that I can forget about it for a little while and have fun. I don't aim big, I defintily still have flare ups, once a week or so, but they are ussuall short, couple hours, and I can get on with life. stable for me isn't perfect, but as close to normal as I think I'll get, so it's normal for me.
-------------------- ibc a but c predominent doing hypnotherapy and taking it one day at a time
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Ok. Wow. I know that there are people out there who have worse medical problems but this is hell. This is forever? Can anyone refer me to a GI doctor in New York? I need answers. Thanks for clearing up my stability question.
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