First I am getting a great deal out of this entire program. But I am stuck on this lesson and especially the bran part. I understand the reasoning behind bran for those of us who have IBS, which I do. But I also have a disease called celiac sprue which means that I can not have anything with wheat, rye, oats or barley. I am biopsy and blood test diagnosed so I know that I have to follow the gluten free diet the rest of my life or risk a higher rate of lymphoma of the stomach. I have tried to increase my veggies this week. I also can't eat any fruits except for applesauce because they give my the IBS symptoms. Any thoughts that anyone could share for those of us how have a problem with the bran?
Because of my problem I have a lot of anxiety about going someplace where there's no bathroom close. Anyone else have this same type of anxiety?

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Lyn R

[This message has been edited by LynR (edited 03-20-2002).]

CAn you take Citrucel? Thats what I use and it helps.
Reena

I have it, I don't even like leaving the house when my IBS is acting up. It makes me anxious.

Reena,
I would have to check to see if it is gluten free. I will try to look it up in some of my lists and see if it is. Thanks for the tip.

Nichole,
What do you do? Do you just stay at home or do you try to work through the anxiety and go anyway? I guess I haven't been in the program long enough to have all the skills I need to go out. I get really discouraged.

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Lyn R