Hi,Not much to smile about these days. I can feel for you. I have had IBS D since Middle School. It comes and goes, but this time it came back two years ago, I never had it so bad.The sweating is one of the most uncomfortable parts I have to deal with, then there is the cramping, shaking, feeling scared and then feeling so cold when it is over. Also getting out of the house on time can be a hassle. Nobody knows what we are going through except ourselves and the people on this board.I to feel isolated. When it first came back it would wake me in the early morning all sweaty, shaking, scared and heading for the bathroom. Then I sit at the living room window and watch the neighbors go on with there life, while I wait for another attack. I don't know why, but I would all ways try to be back in bed before the house gets moving in the morning. At this time, I don't feel I could hold down a full time job. It is embrassing for me to go to the bathroom 3 or 4 times, when no one else has even moved. It makes my life very difficult. I volunteer in the Library at my sons scool in the AM, (am not my choice, but did not have a choice), I go around putting books away, etc., sweating my a** off, very uncomfortable. When I do head to the bathroom, I am so anxious, I can't relax and have a movement, (unless it is a very bad morning for my IBS D), I go back into the library and do my thing. It is soooo nice to get home and relax on your own throne. Knowing you made it home.
I feel safer at home, that is a big part of our isolation.This has lasted 2 years this time. I hope it stops soon and gives me a break. I have an appt. with the doc soon, cause of a bad attack few weeks ago. I think about cancaling it, (whats he going to do for me?), then I have a bad morning, and think, well it can't hurt to talk with him again.Hang in there, I also look for the rest rooms, (first), were ever I go.MsMinnie