Hi MsL,

Thanks for the tips. Over the past 4 years, Sarah has seen five different g.i. specialists with none of them providing any help. She is now seeing a new doctor who is addressing some of the things you recommend. He is an MD and naturopath who is willing to go the extra distance to find out what is going on. Recent tests he has ordered have revealed that she has very little, if any, beneficial intestinal bacteria so just last week he started her on probiotics and an "intensive repair complex" which is used to help repair and restore the g.i. lining. It is a combination of plant enzymes, mucilaginous herbs, and amino acids.

From time to time others post about stomach difficulties; but it is difficult to find much about it when you research RSD. Recently, I became aware that as many as 70% of Fibromyalgia sufferers have Irritable Bowel, and we have been told that Sarah also has FM as well. One of the tests her doc ran indicated that there was irritation that may be resulting in response to parasympathetic excitability, not really much of a surprise.

Please continue to share, as it is most helpful. I will be looking for the book you suggested on my next trip to Borders.

Thanks,
Jeanne aka Polly