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So, it all began for me when I was 10yrs old. Chronic stomachaces, constipation, neasua. The doctors had NO CLUE. Finally, after an upper GI series, my family dr. diagnosed me with an ulcer. One year of Tagament and Maloxx seemed to do the trick. But then, in high school, around age 17ish I started feeling sick everytime I ate. It got to the point were I was either eating crackers and water or nothing at all. I finally went back to the dr. when I was 19. An inital daignosis of an ulcer. Eventhough, I did not have the bacteria (H-Pilori) that they now know causes ulcers. Another upper GI series, two different ulcer medications, that were not working and I finally gave up. Few months later, back at the doctor in major pain. Blood work showed really low blod count so they supected internal bleeding. Did a scope down my throat, found no ulcer! (suprise)They moved on to suspecting my gallbladder, looked for stones, nothing. Finally, did an HB scan with CCK. Decided I have an abnormally functioning gall bladder. Surgery. Follow up visit to the surgeon...says my gallbladder looked completely normal!But, went a few more years with no pain...unless I over ate or ate to much fatty stuff. Now, my problem is back. 7 months ago at my best fried's wedding, I had diarreha so bad, we did not think I was going to make it standing at the alter. I even made her late to the church, because I had to ask the limo driver to make a stop so that I could "go".
I have since been diagnosed with IBS. I have lost 10lbs. I am taking a tsp. of Citrcel twice a day and pepsid twice a day. I have cut soda, caffeine, spicy foods, fried food, most veggies and fruits, dairy, onions, garlic, and more out of my diet. And I am still suffering from alternating bouts of diarreha and constipation. I had about one good month in the past 7. I have started doing yoga 3 times a week in an attempt to reduce stress. My doctor does not want to put me on medication and I would rather not be on it if I dont have to be.But, I am getting married in July, and I DO NOT want to be sick for my wedding and honeymoon. Can anyone suggest something that I may not be trying? I would really love any diet suggestions.
Thanks!Lina

