Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Wouldn't the antispasmodics worsen the C?

Warning: Long explination ahead...

Let me start off by saying that my IBS doesn't really bother me that much anymore. Sure, I go through periods when I have bad attacks and can't eat anything, but I don't get depressed or sad about it anymore because I know it will eventually get to the "feeling pretty good" period.

It took me a while to get to this stage. I really just don't worry about having attacks because I know if I do, there is not really anything I can do and worrying is only going to prevent me from doing all the fun things in my life. I know which foods that I have to avoid, and I cheat on occasions when I know I'm having a good day. Plus, when I do have my bad spells, I know what the reason is (stress, period, etc.).

With that said, I really don't know if the Levsin gives me C or not. I am definitely a C person, although I have started gravitating to the A side. But because I am so used to being C, I try not to let it bother me. Yeah, it's uncomfortable at times, but I know that after a while, my body will "deal with it" and I'll be back to the beginning of the cycle.

This is not to say that I don't worry about my IBS entirely. For example, when I am getting on a plane, I will take a Levsin as a precaution, and whether its the drug or the peace of knowing I took the drug, I do pretty good. Or if I am out with friends at a bar and get stuck having an attack for more than 5 minutes in the bathroom, I'll take one just so I can finish having a good time!

So I guess what I'm trying to say is that I am a firm believer that if I have to suffer with IBS, I'd rather suffer only some of the time rather than all the time! Not sure if this little rant made sense, but thought I'd try.

Please keep in mind that I do understand that this method doesn't work for everyone which is why I try to encourage people to do what works for them. It takes a lot of trial and error, and patience!

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- Jennifer

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