it’s crucial that you change your diet.
A phrase I knew all too well.
My newgastroenterologist(GI specialist) made it seem so simple.
Brit Haines
Everyone hasirritable bowel syndrome.
Its just a sensitive stomach.
To me, IBS is so much more than a sensitive stomach.
The diagnostic process helped me start to make the changes I needed to feel better.
Everyone with IBS is different, so you must learn what works for you.
I have a plan for various symptoms, which include:
Some symptoms are beyond the gut.
Ive had to miss all types of social gatherings and work events because something triggered my IBS.
For me, triggers are not always food-related, and nonfood triggers can be tricky to manage.
I had to learn to go with the .
flow and work to find solutions.
Lesson 4: Be Willing to Evolve
With IBS, things change periodically.
New triggers arise, and symptom management may need to pivot.
What works once may not work the next time.
I had to learn to go with the trial-and-error flow and keep working to find solutions.
These are lessons that Ive even applied to other areas of my life.
IBS became a blessing in disguise, and suddenly, my new way of life looks much brighter.
