The good news is that, in a lot of ways, the diet is working! I'm afraid to say that too loudly, I don't want to jinx myself.  I still have a long, long way to go - I'm still not eating enough, and I still haven't worked up to a good dose of a SFS, among other things. I do still have cramping now and then, but no D and no C! Well, for a few days so far, anyway. I'm almost in shock!
The bad news is that I still have crippling nausea, especially after BMs. Actually, the problem is nausea and anxiety about eating - I can't tell if it's the nausea making the anxiety worse or vice versa. Or both. Regardless, that's why I'm not eating, and I know something has to be done about it ASAP, so...
The good news is that I did a little more research, and ended up calling a local community mental-health clinic. Long story short, it turns out that once they've seen me and had a chance to review my situation in greater detail, they will most likely be able to direct me to the appropriate medical care! Talk about a relief! (Well, mostly... I'm scared to death and almost sick to my stomach just thinking about the tests I have to go through, but I'm trying to convince myself that it'll be nice to finally just KNOW that IBS is my problem, you know?)
The bad news is that the earliest available appointment wasn't till July 8. Blah!
So... I guess this is progress.  My big problem right now is the anxiety/nausea. I'm ok so far today, but yesterday was ANOTHER day spent in bed, feeling too sick to move, and I'm having far too many of those days - it's at least every other day, it's getting to be an accomplishment if I leave the house once a week. I know it isn't JUST nausea or JUST anxiety, it's a combination of the two... any suggestions till I get to the doctor's? Ginger does nothing for me all the sudden.
Oh, and while I'm at it, I have yet ANOTHER question about SFS's. Is it within the realm of normal to have a BM within 1/2 hour of taking them? This is what's making it so difficult for me to increase right now... I'm currently only taking it once a day, because I don't want to be running to the bathroom every time I take it. If it isn't normal, then maybe I do have a problem with the Citrucel after all. I've already made up my mind to try the acacia, but I have to wait till I have money again.
Ok, now I'm rambling. Thanks for all the support, everyone - I seriously don't know where I'd be without you!
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