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I've been dealing with IBS ever since I had my gall bladder removed 18 months ago. All I can eat without literally living near a bathroom is bland foods such as granola bars, soy products, crackers and water. I've tried eating various foods such as fruits and vegetables but all I do is cramp up and double over in pain. I have developed such a fear of food it is ridiculous. I have seen a couple of Gastros that basically have thrown their hands in the air as to what to do with me. Neither have ever put me on prescription drugs. My abdomen has become so tender and sore at all times because of the constant flow of bile that you touch me and I want to cry. I have already had 1 abdominal wall hernia and I suspect I have another. What am I to do at this point? All I ever read about diet-wise is Fiber Fiber Fiber!! I am at the point where I feel the Gastro specialist route has gotten me nowhere and is a useless venture. When I consume too much fiber I get overly constipated and end up on Miralax (oh what a joy that stuff is). I've done the upper GI, the colonoscopy, all the tests for parasites. All come back negative. Yet I am still in a living hell. Is there ANY hope for me? Who do I turn to for any REAL help? I am weak. I am sick. And I am very tired. Dropping weight...and raising an 8 year old alone through all this. Anyone please have any suggestions for me? All are welcome and appreciated!