worrywort
08-02-2007, 08:30 PM
I went on tuesday for my edg and my colonoscopy and they were both clear! he took biopsy's though I guess to test for bacteria or whatever.
I am puzzled! what is my problem!! IBS!! I had no idea i could be this uncomfortable having ibs. I am better knowing it is nothing serious though! I know now that I can try and manage my symptoms better. It just really effects my life, going to college and even being a mom! since I can't do anything with my little one if mommy is having a "bad tummy day"
any advice!
thanks everyone
I wish you all well
I am puzzled! what is my problem!! IBS!! I had no idea i could be this uncomfortable having ibs. I am better knowing it is nothing serious though! I know now that I can try and manage my symptoms better. It just really effects my life, going to college and even being a mom! since I can't do anything with my little one if mommy is having a "bad tummy day"
any advice!
thanks everyone
I wish you all well
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bellyblues
08-03-2007, 02:30 AM
I know everyone here will understand me when I say that we IBS sufferer's must be the only folks who are actually DISAPPOINTED when their scope test's come up negative. I know I have been because I so desperately wanted a diagnosis of something that might be CURED or treated effectively.
Take a deep breath and try to think of this as a way to be creative and proactive about your health. I've been experimenting for 20 years now to find something that will "work". Some things do, for awhile, and then they cease working. Even now, after all these years, I am still learning and trying to keep an open mind. I will be seeing a new naturopath (the 6th!) next week and praying he has something to offer.
When I was raising my son, I used to make myself feel so guilty if I couldn't follow through on things because of my gut. Don't put yourself through that. It's the downside of having a disorder that people really can't see. And most of us are really good at the stiff upper lip so often our family and friends don't realize how much we suffer. At this point in my life, everyone knows I have this problem and when I meet new friends, I tell them also. It's my way of letting them know that my life is unpredictable and I am doing the best I can.
Take a deep breath and try to think of this as a way to be creative and proactive about your health. I've been experimenting for 20 years now to find something that will "work". Some things do, for awhile, and then they cease working. Even now, after all these years, I am still learning and trying to keep an open mind. I will be seeing a new naturopath (the 6th!) next week and praying he has something to offer.
When I was raising my son, I used to make myself feel so guilty if I couldn't follow through on things because of my gut. Don't put yourself through that. It's the downside of having a disorder that people really can't see. And most of us are really good at the stiff upper lip so often our family and friends don't realize how much we suffer. At this point in my life, everyone knows I have this problem and when I meet new friends, I tell them also. It's my way of letting them know that my life is unpredictable and I am doing the best I can.
worrywort
08-13-2007, 01:17 PM
I am praying your next step works for you!
I go back to the doc for my follow up next week! I am still suffering!! It is so frustrating when you have a young child, I want to be a good mom all of time, not to mention a good wife, I had the worst tummy ache last night!!
I am starting fiber supplements see if it helps!
thinking of ya
I go back to the doc for my follow up next week! I am still suffering!! It is so frustrating when you have a young child, I want to be a good mom all of time, not to mention a good wife, I had the worst tummy ache last night!!
I am starting fiber supplements see if it helps!
thinking of ya