Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: New... and not lovin' it!

Very sorry to hear what you're going through. I am way past my college years, but I have taught for 17 years. I had several high school students with stomach problems. (Crohn's, etc.) I was glad that they came to me with that information. Not only could I relate to their problems, but I could make accomodations for them and was glad to do it. No one wants to be sitting in class with those kinds of cramps, etc. and feel afraid to ask to leave. I would often quietly ask them (as I was coming around to help the class) how they were feeling - especially if I could tell by their faces. My family can always tell by the look on my face when I am having an attack! It is frustrating for others who don't understand. My husband actually told me often times I am no fun because I have such a fear of being out somewhere and having an attack. I know many coworkers and family members that worry that I don't eat enough or that I am anorexic. When in reality, I'd love to put on about 20 pounds if I could!!! I have suffered for years on and off. This year is an "on" so I am seeing a gastro.. doctor this week. Someone mentioned Librax in one the responses I read, and that is one medication that really got me to feeling better - but it definitely took some time to reach that point. Good luck and feel better.

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