You are right, Nina, there are times when our bodies are so exhausted we are willing to do anything to make it better, I begged for a colostomy, radiation treatment, being fed by IV, anything... I was so sick and so very miserable.

After years with the same Dr I just kept getting worse. Finally, I gathered all my courage and changed Drs. I do mean it took every bit of courage I had. Now, my life has changed so much. I have a life!! Please consider getting a second opinion. It can't hurt and it's your right.

Also, Rhap, don't eat chocolate and ice cream at the same time. You need to cut your diet down to one variable. If you eat ice cream, make sure it's not chocolate. (cringe) If you eat chocolate, make sure you have no milk products, including cheese, butter, the whole deal. Be scientific.

Did I mention carbonated drinks? Also, don't chew gum or drink out of a straw. It puts air in your system and makes you much worse.

Also, at all costs avoid the blue sweetener, natural sugar, regular sweetner, sorbital, manitol, etc.

Jan