Ok I'll go first......
I'm on day 78.I just got thru my worst flare time with a minimum of anti-spasmodics and a maximum of hypno & relaxation. When I say a maximum of hypno & relaxation I mean I have taken key phrases or words from the hypno tapes that remind me to keep my inner self calm, remind me that I'm in control & that tell me I'm safe & I repeat them to myself thru out the day. I usually take a deep gut breath or two & repeat them to myself in my head. I also do this first thing in the morning as well. Was I uncomfortable? Yeah, BUT the pain wasn't anywhere near as intense as before hypno. In a word I was FUNCTIONAL! I could continue with my activities despite the uncomfortable feeling. The pain was bordering on just annoying, not REAL bad like it had been. I stood up straight the whole time, whereas before hypno I'd a been hunched over. Everytime I stood up or got up this weekend I kept being surprised that I could do so, ALL the way,... Without the pain! The uncomfortable feeling was just the bloating I think. That has also retreated more quickly than it did b/4 hypno. All in all I'm extremely pleased with the results I have seen so far. I'm going down the home stretch now & I'm excited about it. Thanks for all of your help & encouragement.
BQ

