My journey with IBS has been a wild ride, like most people with this condition. I have been told I was a hypochondriac, that it was all in my head, everyone has these symptoms at some point, and so on. So far I have gone through over two years of torment running to the bathroom, attendance issues, and feeling like my body was at war every time I ate. My daily routine was just to deal with the consequences and make sure there was a bathroom nearby wherever I went. I was used to feeling awful all the time.
In my research I have found that there are many people with IBS. Every source I have come across states that more than 20 percent of Americans experience IBS, but I never realized once I opened up how many of my friends, colleagues, and peers were also going through the same thing as me. I find it interesting that while more people experience this condition, I have never seen a testimony on the book shelves at book stores. No one wants to openly talk about IBS and their trials and triumphs. I have used the knowledge that I have learned through my personal research to share my eating plans with those also affected by IBS. I have been so sick I wanted to die and am now managing my IBS through meal planning, sleep, exercise, and knowledge.
This blog is my attempt to share with you how I deal with IBS on a daily basis and how it affects me. I hope you find it helpful in understanding you or someone that you love. Comments are welcome!
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