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Registered: 05-01-2005
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Thu, 06-09-2005 - 10:20am

Hi there,

I believe that I have IBS. I do have a doctors appointment next week. I have had a lot of diarhea for the past few months. I can have up to five or six bowel movements in the morning alone.

I am going through a lot of changes right now: just finished grad school, looking for ajob, moved to a new city, and moved in with my boyfriend. With all of these changes occuring, I feel like my symptoms have worsened.

Fortunately, it usually happens in the morning and then I am okay by the afternoon. Any suggestions on how to make my mornings easier? I have already started taking calcium pills which did help at first. I have cut things such as: coffee and diet coke out of my diet. At first this did help, however; my symptoms are still just as bad as they were when I was drinking these beverages. Exercise does seem to help a little bit. Does anybody have any other suggestions for me?

Thanks in advance for your support and suggestions!

-Rachel

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Registered: 03-23-2003
Thu, 06-09-2005 - 8:32pm

Hi Rachel,


Welcome to the board!!

 
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Registered: 10-14-2003
Thu, 06-09-2005 - 8:56pm

Welcome to iVillage Rachel,


I see our Lynn has given you a bunch to read

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Registered: 06-08-2005
Fri, 06-10-2005 - 2:02am
Hi welcome...I do not know any answers I am not so wise on this issue but wanted to welcome you as I am new too..I am sure you will find a lot of help and support in here