If your friend told you they had IBS (irritable bowl syndrome) what would your reaction be?
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Lydia
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"I'm sorry to hear that. I understand that it can be very painful."
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SYMPATHY!!!!!!!!!!
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I'd ask if they wanted to go out for Indian food later. Just kidding, I actually do have a friend who has that, I didn't really react, just told him I'm sorry and it sounds like it sucks really bad.
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irritable bowl syndrome would be like a cranky soup bowl-irritable bowel syndrome would be very unpleasant, but have nothing to do with dinnerware
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If I didn't know what it was, I might laugh thinking they were making a joke. It is a serious condition but what makes my friend think I want to hear about it??
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Is that what those girls in 2 girls 1 cup had?
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I'd be able to relate to them since I have Crohn's Disease.
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That I was very sympathetic to thier condition . I believe that it can be very painful and inconvenient
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Thats a bummer. Lets go ride bikes!
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I would let them have unlimited bathroom privileges at my house whenever they are in my neighborhood.
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sympathy! my wife has it and it doesn't seem like much fun at all!
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I have to admit, with the people I hang around, I would think they were mimicking that Coen Brothers movie "The Ladykillers." Then, after I realized they were serious, it would be a "wow, that's a bummer" kinda situation.
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"that's Shi**y" LOL J/K I wouldn't really say that but I couldn't resist (sorry) No seriously, give sympathy, be understanding, maybe even help research the problem for new or unexplored remedies that may help.
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I would ask them what their diet was like and help them look for a natural cure... Natural Cures dot com says "One of the primary causes of IBS, as well as other gastrointestinal disorders, is a diet that is high in commercially processed foods, refined carbohydrates, and unhealthy fats, and which contains an abundance of chemical additives and preservatives while lacking adequate amounts of fiber. Such a diet, which sadly is all too typical of the way many people eat in the United States and other industrialized countries not only places a great burden on the gastrointestinal tract, it can also result in serious nutritional deficiencies. All of these factors, combined, can lead to excess acidity in the GI tract, indigestion, poor absorption of food nutrients, "leaky gut" syndrome, a buildup of toxins, and autoimmune reactions." Check out this site for some things that might help...ginger is a common thread http://www.ayurvediccure.com/irritablebowelsyndrome.htm
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Fellow Sufferer! :)
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I would tell him or her "that sucks" "is it still ok that I make shit jokes" just kidding. I have a friend that was just diagnosed with Krones or how ever you spell it. He might have to have a section of his intestine removed. I feel bad for him.
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