A girl's gotta do what a girl's gotta do
@1creekgirl (40506)
United States
September 17, 2018 4:54pm CST
I am so sick of plain baked potatoes. And plain white bread. And plain broiled chicken breasts.
This episode of IBS is a pain. Literally.
I'm trying to be good and not eat things that make it worse. But I have been craving chocolate cookies like a mad woman.
So, I compromised and made chocolate cookies with cocoa powder instead of chocolate chips. Yeah, I know that's not much help.
But sometimes, you just gotta eat something chocolate.
They're in the oven as we speak.
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@kobesbuddy (74528)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Sep 18
I'd rather eat a chocolate cookie any day, over a chocolate chip cookie! Enjoy:)
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@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
17 Sep 18
Well, I knew I didn't dare put any nuts in the cookies, so I'm hoping the chocolate cookies will help and not hurt.
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@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
17 Sep 18
@kobesbuddy Maybe that's something I need to get checked out. Our son-in-law suffered with gut issues for years until they found out he's gluten intolerant (but doesn't have Celiac disease), He keeps it under control and is much healthier. Hope your sister is better, also.
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@kobesbuddy (74528)
• East Tawas, Michigan
17 Sep 18
@1creekgirl My sister was treated for IBS . Eventually, they realized she had celiac disease, instead.
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
17 Sep 18
As a Crohn's Disease sufferer I sympathise. I hope things improve for you very soon.
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@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
17 Sep 18
Oh, I'm sorry to hear that. I'm sure Crohn's is much worse than IBS. Are you able to keep it under control?
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@asfarasiknow (3341)
• Bournemouth, England
17 Sep 18
@1creekgirl Well, I've had it for about 34 years but am now experiencing some problems which may be a long-term complication of the condition or my medication. I have an ultrasound examination tomorrow morning.
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@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
17 Sep 18
@asfarasiknow I'll say a prayer for you, Nick.
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@RasmaSandra (73368)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
18 Sep 18
You are right when the carvings cannot be helped. Sure hope you feel much better soon. My best friend has issues with her intestines and a lot of food preys on her so to say. It is hard I do what I can since I live in her house now and there are times I will make something she craves and she can have it and other times she has it and then suffers for it.
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@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
18 Sep 18
I feel sorry for your friend. We never know if something will be fine or if it will cause trouble.
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@xFiacre (12593)
• Ireland
18 Sep 18
@1creekgirl A little bit of something nice might just help you to stay more or less on track with the diet.
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@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
18 Sep 18
That's what I thought. I ate a few of the cookies last night and wasn't any better or worse for it.
@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
18 Sep 18
I'm thankful it's not usually full time, but lately it's been off and on for a good while.
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
18 Sep 18
True that. We need to spoil ourselves once in a while. Just like me, I am diabetic but I had a slice of mango cake the other day. 
I couldn't resist it. I just had a cup of tea and a cup of water with apple cider vinegar afterwards to flush the sugar away.
I couldn't resist it. I just had a cup of tea and a cup of water with apple cider vinegar afterwards to flush the sugar away. 1 person likes this
@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
18 Sep 18
I agree sometimes we just have to spoil ourselves a little. Does the tea and vinegar really help with the sugar?
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@freelancermariagrace (27219)
• Philippines
18 Sep 18
Yes, it helps decrease the blood sugar levels in your body.
@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
17 Sep 18
Thanks. I wish I didn't like sweets so much.
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@1creekgirl (40506)
• United States
17 Sep 18
It's such a strange condition, isn't it? One time a marshmallow threw me into an episode. One silly marshmallow! And heaven forbid if i forget and take a pill on an empty stomach. There's no logic to it. Sometimes I can eat many things, then other times, they about kill me. There's a really good web site that I go on called HelpforIBS with Heather Von Vorous. Lots of good IBS info.
