Hi All:

Thank you for writing in and suggesting that I tough on through the bifido and/or the cod. I checked with Dr. B and she said, "yes, it is true. And you would be surprised at how much better you feel for having done so. However, I don't think you are quite there yet."

I really appreciated all the support that fellow IC journeyers sent.

Now I need you guys to write in to tell me to be patient. I did feel better after I stopped the bif and the cod but I am getting really sick of being patient about diet add ons so I have been trying some things from List 3 with mixed results. Last night it was mild spice- dried thyme. That was so so. Today I had a cup of weak chamomile tea because I am sooo tired of only water. (I am at the beginning of month 7) and it really burned. Worse than the last time I had it.

My reaction to this was to get really pissed off and panicky and start questioning again. If this is so slow, how am I ever going to get anywhere?

Good news though is that it went away after 4 hours. But can people write in and tell me how long it took them to get to and then through List 3? Was there a point where things ever started moving faster for you? Dr. B says that the next 6 months will go faster. I hope so. Some days I feel basically asymptomatic and I think "This isn't so bad" but then I remember how restricted my food is.

Sorry to complain on the site. You all really help me so much. All input appreciated.

Bonnie