I have been diagnosed for about 10 years and haven't gotten used to the stomach and intestinal pain from IBS (Irritable Bowl Syndrome)that often is part of Fibro. I totally understand your concern. How do we know if we are sick? I usually wait a day to see if my symptoms persist or worsen. It they do, I go to the walk in clinic. If my stomach and or side ache varries or gets better, I stay home.

When the IBS first showed up I was put through some lousy tests (upper GI, Lower GI, lower bowel scope, etc, etc,) just to find out there isn't much you can do about it. Get some exercise each day, eat high fibe diet, drink lots of water.

My two oldest daughters are in their mid 20's and both have fibro and IBS. It sucks! We eat lots of fresh fruit and veggies and whole grains and have gotten some relief.

I hope this helps

Post edited by: jumptolife, at: 08/28/2007 06:44