Hi Luther. Welcome to the forums. I hope you'll find support here. I know all about IBS. I used to have it. I'm assuming you are on a disability for it since you're at home? I may not be isolated due to IBS, but I'm isolated, not by force but by choice. I am at the point of being phobic when I have to go out, at least to some degree. I can go to all my different doctors, the bank, etc. Sometimes at the grocery store or if I'm forced to go to the mall I will end up frozen in a panic state. It's too much for me. I'm sorry you want to go out by can't due to your IBS. I can certainly understand that plight. Have you looked up the IBS Society on the internet. Maybe they can help you find support in your own area. You are far from alone in your suffering. I know there are also support groups online for IBS, I've seen one but I'm sorry, I don't remember where it is. It's not an easy thing to live with that's for sure. My heart goes out to you. If I can help you in any way, please let me know. I'd be more than glad to. Hugs my dear friend. BTW, you may not be able to cry, but I cried for you and I cried for myself too because I also see myself in your journal entry. It's a lonely life that very few can understand. Do you have any friends you could invite over? I do hope you'll look up the IBS Society online for further help and support. Also, finding a support group might help you to discover others who have tried different methods that have helped them with their struggles with the disorder. I know one thing I read was Calcium but not the one with magniesium (sp?) in it. I know there is no cure for it. Please let me know if I can help you any further.

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