Well, as expected I've had some symptoms this week. Nothing horrific but some stomach discomfort and have been a bit bunged up. To be honest though I haven't been that kind to my stomach - on a couple of days I had a major lie-in, which tends to throttle the life out of my intestines however good I'm feeling.
The trouble is though that this IBS stuff often forms a major vicious circle. I had the lie-ins because I was feeling miserable about never eating any gluten or dairy ever again, and having to live on lettuce for the rest of my life. Then because of the lie-ins my stomach died, then because my stomach dies I want to eat tuna sandwiches and cake to cheer myself up.
I managed not to eat the tuna sandwich (or the cake), but my stomach's still in a mess. I don't know, I guess I just think that after 16 years of struggle I deserve a solution that is a bit easier than cutting out half the food in the world. But then life doesn't work like that, and IBS certainly doesn't. Oh well.
I'm getting the results of the CDSA test tomorrow - will let you know how it goes.
Im so sorry.. I know that its hard. I cant relax when Ive been ok for a few days, or even a couple of weeks if im lucky - that little bit of hope springs up but I know its never gonna last. I dont think that its all to do with food and what we eat - there is something deeper than that. I dont understand how we can eat something one day and not the next or ever again.. It just doesnt make sense. Its going to be more complicated than just cutting out everything we love to eat.
I really hope that you find your answer, I hope that these other test results show something you can work on. Never give up hope. There was life before ibs.. there will be life after ibs too.. x
Sophie, please don't give up.
The diet might not be forever anyway, it's just that you need time to heal. It's really ok when you get used to it.
Hope the CDSA results show something that you can act on.
Try and keep positive.
Hi Sophie,
Ive been on a diet like yours for about 1 yr now. Dont worry, it gets easier. Hope you have a good health food store to visit.....they have lots of yummy gluten free dairy free products you can try.