Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Losing Friends Over IBS?

Bev, sorry to hear this. Yes some people will not get it.

You could send them this or if you run iinto the same probelm again give it to someone.

http://www.ibsgroup.org/main/aboutibs.html

also for closer friends and family I highly recommend this.

All to often, we forget that IBS not only affects the sufferer, it can have a detrimental effect on the lives of those around the sufferer. Holidays and days out might often be cancelled or restricted. It is not easy having IBS, it is not easy supporting an IBS sufferer either. This short recording is easy to understand explaining the symptoms, common fears, and the explorative tests that IBS sufferers have to go through to be diagnosed as having IBS. For those around the sufferer, it will provide insight into this most troublesome condition. For the IBS sufferer it can be a good source of explaining IBS when you have tried or you are tired of explaining it to others. With gentle soothing background music this recording adds to seeing both sides of the IBS equation. Recorded by Michael Mahoney, known by many sufferers for his gentle, patient approach and for his support in helping IBS sufferers and partners too.

http://www.ibsaudioprogram.com/new_audio_titles.htm

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My website on IBS is www.ibshealth.com

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