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#205851 - 08/16/05 08:31 AM
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Hi all. I was diagnosed with IBS about a year ago by my GP, but I've never had a colonoscopy to rule out other things. I've been having BIG flare ups lately, due to my first full-time teaching job starting in 2 weeks. I'm stressed. This is also developing a full-blown anxiety disorder in me, to the point where I freak whenever I have to go in public, scared I'll mess myself (I'm IBS-D).
My GP prescribed Xanax to take with Hyoscyamine (a generic of something that starts with "L") for when I go out. Well, the combo made me come the closest I ever have to an accident in public.
Today I just took my first chlordiazepoxide+clidinium tablet. I want to know your experiences with this drug, or any drug that works for you! I also am doing WW to lose weight, and try to avoid dairy and red meat and fatty foods, as Heather says. (Though I'm new to the board, I've gotten her newsletter for about 7 months).
Could you tell me where on here to post my questions about drugs? THANKS!! 
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Welcome! 
Meds come up on this board and also on the Eating for IBS board. I have never been on Xanax, but I do take hyoscamine (generic Levsin/Levbid). Now that I follow Heather's diet, I need the Levsin only a couple of times a months...usually within 24 hours of eating something I shouldn't have.
I've also done WW. Lost about 30lb before the IBS diagnosis and still follow it because it's habit - and the lowfat bit is great with IBS.
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Hi,
I just want to welcome you to the boards. There are a few teachers on here, so if you have questions related to coping in the classroom, let us know!
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Welcome to the boards!!
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Welcome to the boards.
You will get more of your questions answered on the Eating for IBS board relating to medicines and any IBS concerns. You can also do a search on topics of interest by clicking the search button on top.
I take Levsin only as needed now. Anxiety becomes a chronic issue for you may want to talk to your doctor about taking a differnt anti-depressant med. Xanax can become additive and it is only a short acting medication.
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