If you're like me, the thought of what might happen at the dinner party is what is stressing you, causing (or at least making worse) any discomfort you are having in the belly. I know...it is just ridiculous that we can't go out and enjoy ourselves like everyone else does without a second thought. Instead of being excited...here you are feeling anxious about your IBS. That was me yesterday. I ate a safe breakfast and a lunch with some IF but nothing out of the ordinary. Then the more I thought about our plans last night (just to go to a neighbor's house for dinner two houses away!), I started having a mild panic attack (as compared to when I have to go further away!). I wound up taking two immodium after a few bowel movements. I didn't have d but it gave me piece of mind. However, if I remember from previous posts, I think you might be IBS-C. I am d primarily so the immodium helps but maybe it would make you feel constipated and more gassy. Another person with c could tell you better. I also have a "tranquilizer-type" pill that I take in dire emergencies (can't remember the name)...I wish I could take it more often but I don't want to get addicted or dependent. I know it's so hard...try to take a deep breath and tell yourself that you have eaten safely (I would have another SF snack now too) and preplan an excuse to leave...that will make you feel like you have more control. (You could just say that you feel nauseous). I'm sorry you're feeling this way...I hope you manage to have a good evening.
-------------------- Originally IBS-D for a million years!
Then IBS-A, Now a transformed slightly C
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Re: Getting ready to go to dinner party , stomach rumbling and bloated already
