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rachel90433
rachel90433

*hi, i'm sure so many of us have had stomach issues when it comes to having anxiety/depression... i've been dealing with this for 12 months now... Has anyone found anything that works for them when dealing with diarrahoe... when i was at my worst, i was going at least 20 times a day.. somehow and god knows how, i managed to get through.. but, it seems to be coming back again ... -any help would be appreciated! many thanks x *

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  • vicky60291
    vicky60291 rachel90433

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    Hi , sorry to hear you are going through these troubles , yes thats quite a bit if fluid you are losing , make sure you are drinking a lot of water to keep hydrated , actually sports drinks would be best because they add electrolytes you have lost . If you arent allergic to Imodium try taking that as directed . It should help with your diarrhea . If that dont help ask your doctor for suppositories .. Next doctor visit have your vitamin D checked , its highly important .best wishes for you

  • clarissa42245
    clarissa42245 rachel90433

    Posted

    I have irritable bowel syndrome very bad and it sucks a lot I take a medication called dicyclomine and it helps me with my irritable bowel syndrome

  • lester90053
    lester90053 rachel90433

    Posted

    You have not stated what meds you have been taking all these years nor what foods you have eating.

    • rachel90433
      rachel90433 lester90053

      Posted

      ive had this ongoing now for a year, i was first put on sertraline 50mg and then 100mg as it made me feel worse. i then was put on another anti -depressant but a lower dosage... that also didnt work! i havent taken any meds since august as i felt better ... i had a monthly cycle a few weeks back and it came back. i didnt eat alot becayse when i do my tummy pains etc... are horrendous

    • vicky60291
      vicky60291 rachel90433

      Posted

      Theres a couple of home remedies for IBS , pepperment is great for bloating ,cramping and diarrhea , also yogurt with live cultures helps to strengthen the gut . Over the counter Pepcid or prilosec helos in all

    • rachel90433
      rachel90433 vicky60291

      Posted

      thing is i know its not IBS, this only happens when anxiety comes back ... i had a monthly cycle and it came back. stomach gurgles alot and then i have episodes when i feel like im going to be sick, legs feel really tired, arms feel tingly, etc...

  • lee12629
    lee12629 rachel90433

    Posted

    There are med's specifically for IBS. From what I've read I don't think an anti depressant which usually has a whole set of side affects is the right approach.

  • Amz87
    Amz87 rachel90433

    Posted

    Yes i get the runs when my anxiety is high. I used to vomit when i was a little girl when i got very nervous. Now as an adult i know it was anxiety, im surprised no one picked up on it and im 32 now lol

    I also have my gallbladder removed so that doesnt help.

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