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I was there last week, missed 3 days of work ,felt awful, now I am almost back to normal again. It will get better, stay on the diet, and it will stablize your system again. When my IBS acts up, I find it also affects me emotionally!! Down in the dumps I go. Drink your tea and be good to yourself. 
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don't give up Sue we all know what it is like to suffer and this is the place to come and whine and complain that is what the support is for. I pray u will feel better soon.
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Thanks for taking so much time to reply to me. I know a lot of it is my fault. I wish I could find something to calm my nerves about it. I worry when events are coming up that I'm going to be sick and then what happens? I get sick from worrying. The Librax I'm taking has a slight sedative in it, but so slight that it is not relieving the nerves like I thought it would. Yea, I know, giving up the coffee thing is soooooo hard. My husband drinks it every morning and it is so hard to resist. I always think, "Oh, just a little can't hurt." Thanks for all of the advice. I think I basically "overdosed" on fiber in order to have a BM after 4 or 5 days and really payed the price for three days after. Is that normal when I'm not taking any type of sol. fiber on a regular basis?
Thanks again,
Nan (hslib-high school librarian)
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Hi Bev, Sorry this reply has been so delayed.I wrote one yesterday and then my son came in and when I got back to my laptop my comp. had frozn up and I lost it.
Anyway,I'lll tyr again.Foirst I want to say thank you ever so much for your caring thoughtful response. It feels so good to have support and help. I needed to reach out and I find it so hard to do.
In regard to your questions,I have cut out chocolate,caffeine,milk prod.,fried and high fat foods.Occasionally I will have a decaf chilled coffee drink at the coffee shop(it prob. has milk in it),other than that the only triggers I know of are rum,which I have on special occasions.We are retired and I feellike we have done too much vacationing lately.that can cause 2 problems,being on the raod and being IBS C is not fun.I need the fredom to go to the bathroom whenever the urge hits me,not riding miles from a place to go.The other aspect is that this situation tends to make me slip into that,oh I'm on vacation,I'll just have another drink or a few cookies,or some nonfat yogurt.Most of the time I am very careful not to upset my stomach,but I am not sure what is the culprit.
I am in the process of trying to stop the travel and try to reign in my little cheating self.This last time I have been sick since last Sat. and today it's not over.That should teach me! Another factor is that I should stay home until after 1pm to finish going to the bathroom.My muscles just have a hard time relaxing in that area. Sme days I have to go out in the morning and that often starts an attack.
Whew! SOrry this is so long.I have been thinking I should add meditation and yoga to my plan si yesterday I signd up for a yoga class and a gentle exercise class.Today I listened to a med. tape and napped.I am going to try to do that on a more reg. basis.
Thank you so much for your help.If there is anything you see or think might help I am open to your sug. Suzy
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Re: COFFEE?
#85160 - 06/30/04 08:33 PM
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Well I have no excuse. I ordered Soyfee but it didn't come before I left town.Then I went to the HFS at the beach and they had it.I was SHOCKED and thriled. It's even good if I fix it w/soymilk like what I would get at the coffee house.Guess I just need to plan ahead better and start makig it more often so I won't have that craving when I am out.I usually just drink tea flavored w/one of Celestial Seasoning's bags and some of Heather's mint throughout the day. I was afraid the soyfee might make my tummy feel bad.Glad to know it is good for me.
I have Heather's acacia but I'm afraid to try to switch.The Citrucel works and I don't want to get clogged up trying to work up to whatever dose I would need.
I think I will try the bread you said you eat daily.It sounds good.
I've been trying to find the Equalactin bec. I've read how much it helps. Need to keep searching.
We're taking off again tom. and I hope it isn't a bad thing.I am insisting I get to drive for the first 3 hrs. so I can stop to go to the bathroom whenever I want(H. takes forever to stop when he's driving and I ask) We'll be in a motel for the 1st 2 nts. then move into our cottage on Sat. We're doing it this way to avoid the traffic on the 4th.
I have also told hubby that this traveling may have to stop for a while.I need to get more stable. It's funny but I do the best when I am completely alone.I think I relax more and feel less stressed or concerned about what others might want to do,etc. Will keep you informed.Having my laptop is such a treasure for me. It relaxes me to sit and write.
Does being overly fatigued bother you? It can cause me to get sick too. Do you exercise regularly? I try to walk everyday,but it sure hasn't cut off any pounds. Yhanks for the hl w/the coffee issue. You are so good to help us all here. Suzy
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Hey Casey, So Sorry you are in such pain.I know how that feels.It reminds me of being pregnant on the last day before delivery.It's just miserable. I hope you soon get relief.
There just ought to be some better way for us to deal w/this. I also agree it feels so much like a major disease. Thanks for your understanding and sharing. Suzy
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Thanks for the adorable picture of the rabbits. It's cheery,makes me smile. I'm feeling a little better tont. now that I am home. Appreciate your kind words. Suzy
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Thanks so much for the prayers.I know they help.
It was hard to write here and admit I am not doing all the rt. things. Now W/all this support I feel better knowing others are in the same boat.I sure wish there was a cure for this or at least a fast remedy. We lose way too much time feeling bad. Suzy
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Hi Suzy (I love that name)!
Yeah, I think exercise is crucial. Sometimes I stumble over to the rowing machine, cramped up, and feel so awful, especially at full compaction (knees up to my chest). When I start rowing, I'm in a lot of pain; I can't even row at full slide. But by the time I'm half through my workout, it's all gone -- and I'm able to row at full slide.
This may not make much sense to you, but what I'm trying to say is that the exercise actually can help get rid of the cramping and bloating.
Fatigue is an IBS trigger. Sleep is essential. Sometimes when I know I'm not going to be able to get to sleep -- I'm just wide awake -- I take a Tylenol PM. Great stuff. I sleep like a log.
Equalactin is hard to get. For some reason, drug stores don't have a supply of it, but they WILL order it for you if you ask the pharmacist. However, you can order it online: web page It's really ESSENTIAL. It's helped me through many a tough tummy!
BTW, I envy you all that travelling. Very exciting. I hope you can find a way to enjoy it.
Bev
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Hi marjo, I know,it makes me depressed too.It makes sense tho. feeling so bad and being house bound and no matter what you do the pain and discomfort won't stop.
Trying to be good to me and trust,this too shall pass.
Thanks for writing. Suzy
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