I modified the so-called "BRAT" diet to the BBBRAG diet: Bananas, Bouillon, Bagels, Rice, And GingerAle.
Somehow I managed to recall a gastroenterologist I saw back in my college days noting, "Tea has more tannic acid in it than coffee. It's very bad for the stomach." Thus, I eschewed the Typhoo, Tetley, Twinings and all other T's (bad pun, I know.)
I also can't belive that apples are any good for a tender gut because certain apples (like granny smith) really give me a stomachache when I am feeling "normal." Isn't there a reason a euphemism for 'rhea is the "green apple two-step?"
Apple juice, I guess would be ok, but I don't like it. Too "toddler-esque" for my tastebuds.
Last night I had an "aha!" moment when I remembered my GI doc two weeks ago noting "Xanax is great for IBS symptoms..." and thus took two lil' pills and right away the tenderness and pain in the tummy went away. Hurrah. So I continue with the modified BBBRAG diet, zantac, xanax, plenty of rest, and I think by next week I'll be back on track.
