irritable bowel syndrome
"I suffered for 10 years and it got to the point where I didn't eat out anymore because I knew where I would be for the next hour if I did.   My doctor just kept saying to watch what I eat.  I did, but nothing specific seemed to trigger my bouts of irritable bowel syndrome.  After my father passed away from colon cancer about 4 years ago, my siblings and I were advised to have a colonoscopy.  The Dr that did mine recommended I try Cholestyramine and it was like a miracle for me. As long as I take my dose every morning, I am generally just fine. I do occasionally still have flare ups, but I have discovered that they are hormonal and I just take a bit extra on those days and I am usually good to go."