IBS

I have decided to dedicate a short posting to Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS). I have been dealing with this condition every since I was little. My intestines are sensitive to certain foods, stress, and sometimes for no reason at all. Anyhoo, IBS is the reason I am (for lack of a better term) "gassier" than your common 23 year-old. No matter what I eat, I seem to be burp constantly and, sometimes the gas comes out the other end too.... :-D I know this is soooo attractive, but I thought that maybe it deserves a little attention and explanation. Between 15% and 20% of Americans have been diagnosed with IBS, so it's fairly common.
I recently had what may be referred to as an IBS flare-up. I haven't had a flare-up since high school, so this surprised me. I have this pressure in my abdomen that won't go away. I went to the doctor yesterday, they ran some tests, and figured out a diet for me to try. This diet consisted of eating nothing for 24 hours, and then only certain foods after that. I had to stay home from work today because having no food in my body is not fun and the new anti-spasm medication I have made me very sleepy!
Long story short, everything is under control. I'm headed back to work tomorrow. Also, if you are hanging around me and I seem to be full of gas, please pardon me. :-D Okay, I'm done for now. Have a great rest of your week!