Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Be strong about IBS...a reflection

Your post came at a perfect time for me. My IBS has been going backwards all of a sudden and like you said... I as well dont do dairy, no red meat, almost zero fat- so its not the food. But currently my brother-in-law's health is suffering, today I have to go to the hospital to get this skin infection removed and I'm on antibiotics- so yeah its stress. I always try to make IBS seem like its nothing and no big deal when family members or other people ask me "Oh why dont you want a drink?" I just shrug it off and say I'm not in the mood. But like you said Aly, it is a big deal and sometimes I just want to say "this sucks and I cant have a drink or eat that cheeseburger because if I do, I will be miserable." But I also hate the attention and people feeling sorry for me. Yesterday my throat started to hurt and I've been coughing and sneezing and I told my husband that my throat was starting to hurt and he looked at me said "Well its probably all just in your head". No... its not in my head- I wasnt imagining myself sneeze and cough! Hes usually very supportive but last night I wanted to strangle him. Anyways... this long reply is just to say that I agree and one day I will get used to this and hopefully can develop a more positive attitude as well. I hope your tummy is doing much better now! Thanks!!

Stef

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