Did a search and I am going to the Dr.
#253110 - 03/19/06 08:33 PM
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Betharoo
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at the end of the month I have a Dr's appt. I have avoided medication up until this point. I was looking for some recommendations. It looks like Buspar is popular for most for anxiety. I am in a wedding in the beginning of June and the drive is going to be 6 hours. This will be a huge milestone for me if I can make it through. My anxiety is up already and I am trying to coach myself that it will all be okay. I usually get myself so worked up that I can't make it or I just back out (not an option this time). I want something that I can start to take in the next month or so to get used to it before I go. I am IBS-A but extreme D when it comes to anxiety. I am also pain predominant. Some options I looked into would not work for me ex. Levsin, can't because I am allergic to Sulfa and it says Bentyl is a no no for people with reflux or hiatal hernia of which I have both. Just wanted to get some advice/opinions on what you think
Thanks in advance!
Bethany
p.s I didn't mention that I am an obsessive planner, I need to know what I am doing, who will be there, where the bathroooms are, when I am going to leave, how long I will be there, what am I going to wear, how will I style my hair, what if........ oh boy, I better not lose it by then!
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Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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I'm not positive, but if you ask the doctor, I don't believe levsin is in the same family as the sulfa drugs. I know it's got that sulfate name in it, but that is different I believe. I too, have a sulfa allergy.
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I'm also extremely allergic to sulfa and have been taking lebsin for a long time with no reactions. The other thing I would offer is if you don't have them already order Michael's CD's, they are wonderful for anxiety!!! The only other suggestion and it's just a suggestion is a med to take the day of traveling (not if your driving!) and the day of wedding like, low dose of xanax or lorazapam. I prefer lorazapam because it doesn't make me tired the next day. I use it for situational things like the dentist etc.
I so admire you saying yes to being in the wedding which includes the traveling. I sadly have given up so many things in the past because I couldn't count on having a good day, week, life! Thankfully now I am much less controlled by IBS with it's spin-off of anxiety and agoraphobia (for me anyway).
I had a laugh about your controlling all aspects of your daily activities & life...me too!!!
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Both for anxiety and for the pain. My GI prescribed it because he said it is gaining popularity as a treatment for chronic GI pain in addition to the traditional use as an anti-anxiety drug. So, it hits both issues!
I have had no side effects from it. Too early to tell if it's helping the anxiety and/or pain.
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~ Beth
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thanks Franny, that is good to know about the Levsin, at least it gives me some more options. I am assuming and hoping that my Dr will give me something like this to try. I have written down your suggestions. I would love to be able to afford the hypno cd's right now but I am a student.
Thank you for the admiration, I didn't really have a choice about being in the wedding. It is my best friend and she kinda just said here is the dress you need to order and this is when it is. I expressed my fears to her about making it there and she apologized that she didn't even think of that for me.
It would really mean alot to me if I can make it there and can make it through the wedding. My boyfriend of 5 years has also expressed that it will be a milestone for us because we have not been able to travel very far at all in our time together.
I think I am so strange sometimes for the amount of planning I do on a daily basis but it's nice to know someone else can relate, it must be an IBS thing 
Take Care
Bethany
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Microscopic Colitis, IBS-A, GERD, Hiatal Hernia
Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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#253156 - 03/20/06 08:25 AM
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Betharoo
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Thanks Augie, it seems to be the most popular on the boards when I did my search. Can you let me know once you feel like it is helping, how long have you been taking it?
I am happy for you that you had no side effects and i hope it works well!
Take Care
Bethany
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Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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thanks for the clarification on that, I will look more into it. Franny replied that she has a bad allergy to sulfa and that she takes Levsin so the info I read must be have been outdated or wrong.
Thanks again and Take Care
Bethany
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Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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I've been taking 15 mg of Buspar for a year for generalized anxiety (you can take a hgher does if necessary). The only side effects I experienced were a bit of lightheadedness the first week and some weird dreams. Other than that, it's been great! I started noticing a reduction in my anxiety after a month AND a reduction in my gut pain!
I also have a prescription for lorazepam for severe panic attacks since Buspar has no affect on that. I have also been prescribed the use of lorazepam for really bad IBS attacks. I don't use it that often, but when I do it really helps.
Best wishes! 
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I'm another Buspar fan. Honestly, I am having FUN for the first time in years. I feel less panic stricken just living in my own skin. I smile spontaneously. I don't hyper-organize (& re-organize, plan, obsess, map every single detail ritualistically, over & over & over again). I am more in the moment, finally. I re-interpret natural rushes of energy as excitement. I go to movies again! I don't worry about basic everyday activities like shopping, showering, sleeping, eating. Going to a family function doesn't drive me bananas.
The side-effects are as Maria mentioned. Mostly a little light-headedness, some fatigue & bizarre dreams. I do sweat more, too. I take 50 mg/day in 3 divided doses. Chewing/crushing the pills helps with any nausea/indigestion.
Kate, IBS-D.
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I am sold, let's hope my Dr agrees with me
I really do need something around for the intense pain of the attacks sometimes so I will look into the Lorezapam(sp) as well.
Glad to hear how much it has helped both of you!
Bethany
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Bethany, Ontario, Canada
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