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SO, im completely confused about what is causing my IBS. I changed to a low dose of 5mg lexapro 8 weeks ago and slowly my IBS got worse but im also under a lot of stress with being unemployed and suffering from panic disorder. I know this site is a big proponent of refined carbs ie white flour, etc....but then i watched a video by Dr Mark Hyman(leading naturopathic dr) and he is like you need to go gluten free, lactose free, etc for 8+ weeks and then also take antibiotic and probiotics etc.....I was tested a few yrs back and im not celiac or lactose intolerant......whats the deal with gluten...everyone is like you have to go GLUTEN FREE? I tried it for 5 days and still felt crappy....plus its not healthy...many of the products have high sugar(i avoid) or sodium(i avoid)....are many people on this site gluten free and lactose free? When im not stressed it seems i can eat most things.....so isnt it more about emotions vs food? hate to deprive myself of evenmore food....i wonder how much of it would be placebo effect also.

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