Hi Sara,
We all feel for you, and unfortunately we all have been there. Reading Heather's books (over and over) is really a good idea. Sometimes I just pick up her cookbook and look through the recipes, and it gives me some new and fresh ideas for meals.
In the beginning, when I was feeling especially overwhelmed, I would eat the following: bananas, white rice, pasta, plain bagels, potatoes, sweet potatoes, rice chex with rice milk, and lots of homemade bread (French from the bread machine). I would eat NO fat and almost no IF. I still revert back to these foods when I am feeling badly, although I don't have to do it very often. If you stick to really simple foods with lots of SF, hopefully you can get more stable.
Regarding fiber...I take acacia at night (3 tsp) and Citrucel in the morning (one big scoop from the can). These two work the best for me. GO SLOWLY with the fiber! Start with about 1/4-1/2 tsp. once per day, and do not increase for about a week. I think acacia and Citrucel are pretty similar in their gentleness on your tummy.
You might want to talk to your doc about some anti-anxiety meds if you are feeling your daily stress is contributing to your IBS symptoms. I do not take them, but many people have had really great results with them. I have three little boys who are soon going to be finished with school...I might need them too!!
I hope some of these ideas help!
MeiMei
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