[lilymaid]

Unless maybe "weakness in the legs" is some kind of emotional reaction... you know, the stress/anxiety reactions that IBSers may get (such as dizziness, shortness of breath, needing to sit down, etc.). But yeah, there *could* be more going on.Andy's Mom: About not being hungry-- I get that way too, and some others on the bb have mentioned that. Some days, you just don't feel like eating. I guess if it gets to be a habit and his weight starts dropping significantly, take him to another doctor. Some people on this bb have discussed wishing that they never had to eat... and wish fulfillment, in this case, could be very harmful.I've had IBS since I was about 16; I'm now 27. I've always been busy with work, school, and activities, and now I'm working and getting a Master's degree. Having IBS (and all the associated things I get) has been a real bummer... sometimes severely curtailing my life. When I have major flares, I'm sick and pretty much barely eat. As it is, I have a very small amount of things I can actually eat. Therefore, I just PLAN AHEAD and used TIME MANAGEMENT. It takes some getting used to, but being busy and in your 20s is no excuse. To get back some semblance of normality, you have to (ironically) live an out-of-the-ordinary existence. Although I think: wow. Some people have very serious, life-threatening illnesses. Damn I am so lucky. And many people have to make some accommodations to their lifestyle, whether for themselves or a loved one. IBS, no matter how torturous at times it can be, just takes some accommodation. My feeling is that you have to make some room for IBS in your life (in that you have to watch your diet, take your medicines, reduce your stress, take time to b-r-e-a-t-h-e), or it'll MAKE the room for you.Please invite your son to just check out this bb... even if he doesn't post immediately, but just starts reading... it might lead to a breakthrough for him. Good luck to both of you... and thanks for being such a caring Mom!!!!!Regards, Lilymaid

 

[lilymaid]

Unless maybe "weakness in the legs" is some kind of emotional reaction... you know, the stress/anxiety reactions that IBSers may get (such as dizziness, shortness of breath, needing to sit down, etc.). But yeah, there *could* be more going on.Andy's Mom: About not being hungry-- I get that way too, and some others on the bb have mentioned that. Some days, you just don't feel like eating. I guess if it gets to be a habit and his weight starts dropping significantly, take him to another doctor. Some people on this bb have discussed wishing that they never had to eat... and wish fulfillment, in this case, could be very harmful.I've had IBS since I was about 16; I'm now 27. I've always been busy with work, school, and activities, and now I'm working and getting a Master's degree. Having IBS (and all the associated things I get) has been a real bummer... sometimes severely curtailing my life. When I have major flares, I'm sick and pretty much barely eat. As it is, I have a very small amount of things I can actually eat. Therefore, I just PLAN AHEAD and used TIME MANAGEMENT. It takes some getting used to, but being busy and in your 20s is no excuse. To get back some semblance of normality, you have to (ironically) live an out-of-the-ordinary existence. Although I think: wow. Some people have very serious, life-threatening illnesses. Damn I am so lucky. And many people have to make some accommodations to their lifestyle, whether for themselves or a loved one. IBS, no matter how torturous at times it can be, just takes some accommodation. My feeling is that you have to make some room for IBS in your life (in that you have to watch your diet, take your medicines, reduce your stress, take time to b-r-e-a-t-h-e), or it'll MAKE the room for you.Please invite your son to just check out this bb... even if he doesn't post immediately, but just starts reading... it might lead to a breakthrough for him. Good luck to both of you... and thanks for being such a caring Mom!!!!!Regards, Lilymaid

 

[lilymaid]

Andy's Mom: You're certainly welcome!!!

Hope your son starts feeling better soon. And, of course, don't forget to take care of yourself... we mustn't neglect to state that IBS can take its toll on loved ones. Stay rested, stay positive... you're on the right track. Good luck.Regards, Lilymaid

 

[lilymaid]

Andy's Mom: You're certainly welcome!!!

Hope your son starts feeling better soon. And, of course, don't forget to take care of yourself... we mustn't neglect to state that IBS can take its toll on loved ones. Stay rested, stay positive... you're on the right track. Good luck.Regards, Lilymaid