IBS and reflux - OUT OF CONTROL

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Registered: 08-18-2004
IBS and reflux - OUT OF CONTROL
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Mon, 11-22-2004 - 9:05am

Caution: I may whine in this post!!!

I think I need to vent...I'm so frustrated. I have IBS as well as acid reflux with constricted and spasmotic esophagus and it's all just out of control right now! I spend days completely blocked up (and in pain) and then all hell breaks loose - while I'm out in public, no less! My tummy wrenches and I have to run for the nearest bathroom - and I'm embarrassed....not to mention....in more pain!

My reflux was so terrible this weekend that I kept having recurring spazms in my esoph. Last night, I couldn't find a way to eat dinner at an awards ceremony that I attended because nothing would stay completely "down".

I feel like I just don't know what to do anymore! I've been taking an rx for the servere constipation, but now things have swung the other way, so I'm struggling as I try to regulate my meds to keep up with everything that's going on!

And on top of it all.....I'm feeling like "why is this happening to me?" Yes....it's true....I'm feeling sorry for myself!!! I HATE having to deal with all of these things at age 37 (and I've been dealing with them for 10 years). Why me? Why can't I make it better???

Thanks for listening. Any words of encouragement would be well received!

CiCi

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Registered: 10-14-2003
Mon, 11-22-2004 - 9:55am

Hi CiCi and Welcome to iVillage,

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