I just wanted to say "hi" and introduce myself to this board!

It's been a relief for me to go through these threads and read about stories or suggestions from real people with this syndrome and not just a list of bulleted-symptoms from a pamphlet or magazine...

I'll be sure to check back regularly for more support! I'm not alone!

Welcome Stephie! I know how you feel. After suffering "alone" for so many years, it's been a Godsend to find these message boards. I find myself thinking about these wonderful people often during the course of my days (especially when I am in pain!) and feeling comforted just knowing there are others like me! I have also found it edifying to read the testimonies of so many people who have treated this dreadful syndrome with many of the same remedies I have used over the years. I used to feel so guilty when I was younger about taking laxatives to go or cancelling appointments because I was in pain. Just knowing that others have had these same experiences has really made a world of difference for me!