Hi Cheryl,
You make a lot of valid points about physicians, medications, and drug reps!
As far as my flare-up, I ate out in a restaurant the previous day and had some fried foods (seafood night). I rarely eat breaded or fried foods, so maybe that caused my flare-up.
I drink only water and ice tea. I do not use any artificial sweeteners and do not add sugar to my tea. Artificial sweeteners tend to exacerbate my IBS so I avoid them.
I am glad you are feeling better and able to hold down a job. That is awesome. I am retired from a psychiatric facility where I provided constructive activities to patients for 24+ years. There, medications were a big part of treatment. There were no naturopathic doctors or natural medications/supplements available. I saw a lot of patients with adverse side-effects but many required medications to keep somewhat stable. (This was an in-patient facility, so the more affected patients were there).
DonnaZ
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