I bought more soup. I decided to postpone going to the g.i. doctor after speaking to my friend who has the same thing I have.I just can't take more stress. I am so glad I never had children and could have passed on my bipolar to them. too much suffering

just took a nap and woke up with a stomach ache. right now I can't take the stress of going through endoscopy. I had some bread before I took the nap.
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Each person’s experience with IBS is very different, but many experience occasional stomach pain or abdominal pain.

In addition to stomach pain, you may also experience:

bloating
gas
diarrhea
constipation

Bobby,


I wish you felt better.


M

I am so scared and terrified. I am just so stressed and alone. i am going to try to make an appointment with the g.i. doctor and arrange for an endoscopy.

I'm sorry that you are so uncomfortable all the time. I know that you are worried, and frustrated (((HUGS)))

Here is a link to a page that has suggestions about things that can trigger IBS symptoms, and some things that you can eat that may be easier on your stomach:

IBS Triggers and Prevention: Irritable Bowel Syndrome Food to Avoid & Triggers

I think that it's a good idea that you postponed the upper endoscopy. You just had the colonoscopy, and that was very stressful for you (((HUGS)))

I'm so glad you have your AC.
What book are you reading now?

Please disregard what I said in my last post about the upper endoscopy... I'm sure you have already read it by now.

I'm sorry that you are so scared
What has triggered the feelings about wanting to have the test done so soon?

(((BIG HUGS))) to you

I am reading one by Patricia Oliver. I hope to finish it soon. I just ordered three more books by her. I have read so much about IBS. I don't know if I wrote that I am starting to drink more soup. also I am going to have more eggs. I haven't eaten red meat or chicken in a long time.Vegetables and salad don't appeal to me now. I am afraid of fruits. Zeynep has been taking a few kiwi a day and it helps her constipation big time. I have been feeling so rotten when I wake up. I also wonder if I have gastritis. I know how bad stress is. I tried calling the doctor this morning but I couldn't leave a voicemail. I will call this afternoon. I drink now a few cups of coffee a day with half and half.The coffee besides the phillips helps. I can't do without coffee. Antacids don't work. I wish I weren't so scared and stressed.I hope he can make me feel better. I have such a poor quality of life. The klonopin isn't working that great. I so anxious.
since I have been giving abby those low calorie fish treats she is very attentive.
love
bobby
oh i get no exercise and always so fatigued. that doesn't help.

i just bought coq10 with pqq. My friend Suri said it is giving her energy

I just made an appt to see Dr warman on 24th at 11. i have an appt at 10 something on the 22 with a cardiologist to see if she can get me repatha(sp)
the insurance company turned her down at first-for high cholesterol

i am so happy for you!!!!
bizi