IBS or not? Stress perhaps?
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Hi All,
So i had instance 2 months ago where i had the feeling i had to go to the bathroom at a restaurant and caused a slight anxious moment and from that time on its being on my mind on and off. During that time, my work was going throught org changes but its happened before and i had not worries before. Its been an up and down ride for me. I was good for while and had a set back last week where i had a panic attack driving to an appt
Thanks
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Try some deep breathing to help yourself calm down.
You could check things out with a doctor then atleast you would knw what the problem is.
Take care
Sarah
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Just an update. I have a GI appt in mid May as thats the earliest. I was doing well lately but had a anxiety attack at work. I was prepping for a meeting that i was chairing when it hit me. I think it started to build up. i was worried that i cant get out of the meeting if i need to go to the bathroom which caused it ( earlier in the day i went and the stool was really loose) . So my mgr had to call first aid to come assist and i did calm down as i was talking to them. I went to see my GP and he told me to go see a counselor which I'm already doing so. i did get hemmoroids which help trigger the sensation of needing to go to the bathroom so that factored in probably with this issue as well. i got meds for it and its taken the sensation away.so thats dealt with. Taking one step at a time to figure this out. I wast taking Dicetel for a week but caused bloated, dizziness, nausea so i stopped that and started taking metamucil which help my stool to form more rather than a loose stool.
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Just another update. Things have been going well.Had a 4 day long weekend. I actually went out one day without worrying and it felt good. i had some anxious moments but pleasant thoughts and breathing helped as I was out the whole day . I'm more confident going out now and not worrying about any bathrooms as much . But still worrying a bit about the work week ahead and what not. I was thiinking about taking some sick leave but that will be like step back. I think the stress and anxiety cause me to get the piles/hemmoroids because of the tensing in my stomach and in the bottom. I do feel better but will take one day at a time! Its all in your head!