It has been a while since I posted. I toyed with the idea of keeping up this blog, but ultimately decided that I wanted to share my journey to help those also suffering from IBS.
I started seeing a physician in the new area I'm living in. He is fantastic! I went into his office and cried for a half hour about how miserable I have been for two years and that I cannot treat myself anymore. This physician was so kind and actually listened to me. He asked me what I wanted to do! I have never EVER had a physician ask me that before. So he prescribed me an anti-depressant and a strict fiber regimen. He told me I would feel awful for two weeks but that I needed to trust him. Sure enough, I was very ill for two weeks but then started feeling so much better. I feel like the old me again before I got sick! It is amazing!
I do have my bad days, but my bad days are nothing like the everyday normal was. I still have to watch what I eat and pay attention to my body. Rich, greasy, and spicy foods still really bother me, but I can now handle very small amounts of dairy.
I have also started taking a better vitamin and probiotics. I read in some IBS books that probiotics could exacerbate IBS problems. I have not had any problem with the probiotic yet, but that could also be because I have leveled out my digestive tract and it is not quite so extreme.
