Panic Attacks!
#252568 - 03/16/06 04:11 PM
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Letty
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Hi there! I'm a newcomer. I found the website a couple of months ago, ordered the Eating for IBS book. I was diagnosed 4 years ago, but never even knew what it all meant. Didn't even know that IBS-D existed. Until 2 months ago, when my husband and friends went to eat dinner at one of the casinos. As soon as I sat down, I got up and stayed in the ladies room for 2 hrs. My husband had to carry me out to the car where I continued to vomit and had lost all poop control. (Sorry, don't know how else to explain it) I felt better after a couple of days and when I found the website I was ecstatic! Great no more problems!
But aha, here are my problems. I just had another attack this week. Last night was so bad that I took a pain pill. I needed to go to work and as I was driving I had a panic attack. A full blown panic attack while I was driving on a highway. I had family pick me up and I'm back home. My question is this...I have a very hectic profession even though I am self employed. I just don't feel like I can continue with this profession. I am exhausted worrying about will I have another gut attack or now panic attack. Does anyone else worry about this also? Do people actually have to change their jobs, professions or just end up staying home instead because of IBS and what it does to us? I hope I don't sound like a whiner! Not trying to be. Just 52 years old and scared. 
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Hi Letty and welcome to the boards.
Sorry you are having a tough time.
I, too, have panic attacks. I am taking Librax which relaxes me and also my tummy. It has really helped me. Also, I have Xanax for a really bad attack but it's pretty heavy duty stuff and will make you sleepy. I only take it rarely.
For the "D", do you take Imodium? It's my best friend next to Phazyme for gas.
Something else that helped me was to keep a food journal so that I knew what my triggers were.
You might want to do a search for "panic attacks" and see what others have had to say in the past.
Good luck
Barbie
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Welcome!
#252581 - 03/16/06 05:37 PM
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Oh! Your poor thing. Even though IBS seems to want to rule our lives for us, there are a lot of ways to control it. I have IBS-D as well. First, stick with Heather's diet. It is fantastic. And no cheating or it won't work. Here's what helps me to control my IBS:
-Adequate sleep
-Heather's diet
-Lots of water
-Regular exercise
-Acacia fiber
-L-Glutamine
-Gut directed Hypnotherapy (YEA! - this worked so well for me. You can buy Michael Mahoney's IBS Audio program through Heather's website.)
Everybody is different and it takes some people a year or two to stabilize themselves where other people see results almost immediately. I think that there are a lot of people out there who feel that they can no longer maintain their lifestyle but I believe it doesn't have to be that way.
I've adopted a few different attitudes concerning myself and IBS. 1) There is nothing wrong with carrying around adult diapers and baby wipes. 2) If I gotta go, I gotta go and there's just nothing to be done about it. 3) If the people around me can't be supportive of what I'm going through then they don't need to be around me.
Don't worry, you don't sound like a whiner at all. This is scary at first. All you know is that something is wrong and that you have no answers for it. Look around on the boards. Do searches for topics you have questions about and feel free to ask if you can't find what you're looking for. For me, and I think for many others, controling IBS is a lifestyle. There isn't a quick fix and it takes constant maintenance. But you can stabilize. I used to have attacks every day. Now I have maybe ten a year, at most. In the last year I've had 3 or 4.
Is it possible for you to take a little time off work to relax and start to stabilze yourself?
Oh, and whereabouts in SoCal did you live? I lived down there in many cities for years and I loved it. Mostly in beach cities but some inland ones as well.
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Hi there. You poor thing. Are you drinking coffee in the AM?? Look over Heather's diet, maybe get started on the Acacia or other soluble fiber. Diet makes all the difference. Check out the big triggers. You'll get better now that you're here. There are so many helpful people here. Take good care.
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Yes, I do take Immodium. Never taken Librax. Is that an Anti-Depressant? Or? I've taken Xanax before, during a major crisis, back in the 80's. Hated it. Thanks for the advice on the journal. I am going to start doing that right way. Thanks for the support!
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I had been drinking coffee all my life! I've attempted to cut back, but I guess I just need to let it go completely. I've been following the diet for a couple of months now, which is why I was surprised that I got another attack so soon. But I must be missing something, which is why I got back on this website. Thank you so much for caring.
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Welcome! I'm new to working outside the home(after being home for 13 years)...I take 2 immodium every morning and a lomotil before I make the commute. Tomorrow will be my third week, and no attacks!( I did have to make a pit stop the first day, but I really think it was anxiety produced) The longer you can go without an attack the less stress you'll feel...follow Heather's diet, take lots of SF, and you can get a lot better. Without this guidance, I had attacks every time I wanted to go out and do something fun. How depressing is that? I also take 25mg of nortriptyline(sp) to help with the mind gut disfunction. Please know that there are lots of people who know what you're going through. I am one of those people who did a career change...I taught elementary school for 10 yrs before I had the D form of IBS. I knew it would be too hard to make multiple trips to the ladies room with a classroom of kids...(not to mention field trips) Maybe someday I can return to it, but I'm not there yet.
Please try to find a good doctor who can help you. I don't have full blown panic attacks, but I know that the anxiety concerning finding a restroom is horrible. If you're like me, if the IBS would go away so would the anxiety.! Hang in there! 
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Re: Welcome!
#252606 - 03/16/06 07:25 PM
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Letty
Reged: 03/15/06
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Thanks so much for the advice. I'm sitting here reading these responses and crying. I thought I was all alone in this. I will take all this info and make it my new bible. Question: What is the L-Glutamine for? And where do I purchase that?
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This page has info on L-Glutamine and has links to drug interactions and how it works. You can order it on this site. That is where I get it. You should talk to your doctor before you incorporate it into your diet. It helps me so much. If I miss a day of taking it, I feel it. BMs are much more comfortable with it in my system. You can also get a powder to mix in to drinks and food. I've been told that the powder gets into your system better than the capsules but the capsules work for me so I stick with them.
http://www.vitaminshoppe.com/content/en/healthguide/healthguide_content.jsp?title=<strong>Glutamine<%2Fstrong>&Category=Supplements&relativePath=/en/healthnotes/Supp/Glutamine.htm
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Letty, I remember that first day I saw this website and the boards......like you I sat and cried. I've had IBS/D since 1980 and until Heather's diet I had severe diarrhea and panic attacks that developed into agoraphobia (being homebound). It was trial and error for me with supplements, not with the diet,it was dead on. Here's what I do now:
Absolutely make every effort to stay strict with the diet recommended by Heather. When your stable you can reintroduce some foods to see how they do.
1 T Acacia a.m. dissolved in 1/4 c of juice
1 T Acacia p.m. same
2 hyoscyamine (generic levbid-antispasmodic 1 a.m., 1 p.m.)
1 1/2 Immodium (generic) after first BM
Lorazapam for severe attacks (seldom)
lots of fennel tea for gas
prebiotics (beano) before I eat certain gassy foods
It took me a while to build up to 2T of acacia a day. Just trust what the book says and try it.....what have you got to lose except possible freedom from pain and suffering.
Within the first 24 hrs on the diet I was free of pain. It took a few weeks to get the D manageable with regulating supplement doses that worked for me. Good luck and know that we are all sitting here knowing EXACTLY what you have been going through. I still have an attack once in a while if I'm stressed to the max or don't pay close attention to my foods but I believe they just remind me of how far I've come since last May.
Glad your here, welcome! 
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Hi,
You got some great advice so I can't really add to it. I would recommend though to try and give up coffee. It makes "normal" people go more so think what it does to people with IBS-D! I love coffee but have found teas to be very satisfying too. If you want a coffee like tea, try Celestial Seasonings Roastaroma. I like English breakfast tea and Earl Gray also. There are also soy type coffee substitutes but I didn't care for them too much. Nothing is going to taste like coffee!
Hope you are feeling better really soon!
Sandy
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Re: Welcome!
#252665 - 03/17/06 08:14 AM
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Letty
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Thanks Hohoyumyum for the great info!
BTW, I came from the San Gabriel Valley, Rosemead. Ever heard of it?
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Hi Sandy, well this is day 2 without coffee  . It's a good thing I'm staying home and no one else has to deal with me! LOL But that Celestial Seasonings Roastaroma, sounds wonderful. I'm going to try it! I've been tempted to just brew the coffee so I can smell it! But that's too much of a temptation! I sound like an addict, don't I????
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#252675 - 03/17/06 08:30 AM
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Letty
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Dear Franny: I am so thankful to have found all of this wonderful support. I just printed your message and put it on my fridge. I'm goind to do exactly this as soon as my Acacia (just ordered it) gets here. I've been living on just the peppermint tea and Hyoscyamine pills. This time I didn't need any Immodium. So how long do you follow this schedule. Do you stop taking the pills when your pain and the D goes away, and just take the Acacia, along with following the diet?
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No Letty, as long as this formula is working to keep my constant D at bay I'll keep doing it. When my body tells me to cut back or cut out something I'll go with that. It took awhile to get here and I don't want to risk upsetting my system. When I first started I took 3 Hyoscyamine but the dry mouth bothered me so after a few months (when I felt stable)I cut back to 2. Just listen to your tummy, we are all so different. If trying what I'm doing doesn't give you relief try other suggestions. Most of all really rely on Heather's books and website instructions (along with the boards)!! I can't stress that enough. She gave me a new lease on life and hope for the future. 
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I've heard of it, but wasn't ever there. I was all over Orange County and Riverside County, and later moved up to Sacramento County. And I spent time down in San Diego County when I could. I miss the SoCal beach.
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sometimes when I'm out or go to Dunkin Donuts for something and smell the coffee ( I used to love theirs) I want some really bad!
It really does get easier! And I know there are some on the board that are stable and can tolerate a cup every now and then too!
Sandy
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I read where you took Immodium after the first BM in the am. Do you find that slows you from going as much or does it keep you from going anymore? Today for an example, i've gone about 4 or 5 times, not D, but substantial amounts! It's not like that every day but today is one of them. I took 2 immodium, and an hour later I went again! I guess it doesn't stop you from going, maybe the frequency? I honestly don't know what I age to make me go much today.
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I suffered with panic attacks for over 2 years. My first one was also while driving. I also have IBS. My psychiatrist told me that panic attacks and IBS are genetically related. It is very common to see a patient with both. She actually said they are part of an "unholy trinity" (panic attacks, IBS, and I forget what the other condition was). Anyway, PLEASE seek medicinal help with your panic attacks. I tried to deal with it on my own without medication and it just continued to get worse. I was completely unable to function until I got the right medicinal help. For me that was prescription medication. I tried all sorts of "natural" approaches that just did not help. My diagnosis of panic disorder was about 10 years ago. It took a couple of years or more to find the right doctor, the right medication, and the right combination of medicine. I even spent 5 fives weeks in an outpatient day hospital, focusing mainly on therapy (without much improvement). I realize that some people do get help from "natural" approaches and that's wonderful. But, for me it didn't work. Don't be afraid to seek out prescription meds for this condition. Without the meds, I would still not be functional today. I was at the point that I could barely take care of myself, much less my kids, my home, my husband, my work (part-time). It was very debilitating. I don't want to discourage you, or bring you down, rather to encourage you that with medication you can be fully functional.
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Oh YEAH!
#252802 - 03/17/06 04:12 PM
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First of all, when you say you have been diagnosed, did you have a colonoscopy to confirm it? Have all the other possibilities been ruled out?
I'm also a "D" and was diagnosed 5 years ago (but had symptoms for over 20), then went into denial for about a year after. Heather and these Boards -- and MICHAEL -- turned all that around for me.
Panic attacks, oh yeah! I won't bore you with my story, but suffice it to say that I had to give up my job, applied for Social Security Disability (and was turned down; they told me to find a job near a bathroom), tried to work out of my home, but was totally confined to it. I couldn't even leave my house long enough to walk to the mail box!
And then I "met" Michael. He's AWESOME! Check my (and others) success stories in the Hypnosis Board. If it hadn't been for Michael's awesome CD program, I don't think I would be where I am now. We built a new home down here in the woods, and I travel in and out of the woods all the time. I even go out on the lake, kayaking, for hours on end!
Go to your nearest pharmacy and ask for Equalactin. Although it says it's for "C", it also helps those of us with "D". It totally helps me, even today, even though I'm stable. Do a "search" for it -- you'll find a million posts. It's great stuff. It's OTC, but most pharmacists have to order it for you. It will calm down the tummy rumblings. See if your doctor will prescribe Donnatal for the severe times when you're doubled over; it's GREAT stuff, but dangerous because it contains phenobarbital. I use it very, VERY sparingly. If your doctor says no (and a lot of them do), but you can tolerate peppermint, check out Heather's peppermint capsules; she says they work better as an anti-spasmodic than Donnatal.
If you stick to Heather's diet religiously -- and don't cheat, not even a cup of coffee! -- I promise you'll get better and eventually become stable. THEN you'll be able to return to your profession. However, I'll be honest with you here: I found that my attacks were always stress-induced. Sure, the triggers didn't help, but it was the stress that I brought on myself. Giving up my job did NOT help that stress one bit. You CAN have a successful profession with IBS; it just takes a little -- no, a LOT -- of hard work. And that hard work starts with the steps you've already taken -- getting Heather's book and coming here for advice. We've all been there, Girlfriend, and we're all surviving.
BTW, you are NOT a "whiner," not by a long shot! This is where you come for help and advice, and yes, support. This is an AWESOME support board!
By the way, I'm 62.
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#252820 - 03/17/06 06:01 PM
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Usually taking it after the first BM makes it my only BM. UNLESS I've seriously overeaten or eaten unusually high fiber/higher fat meals the day before. Lately I have been having maybe one more small BM at night before bedtime. Not sure what that's about but it doesn't bother me, no cramps or pain. But if I do have a day when I have more morning BM's the immodium doesn't stop them completely, just slows them down.
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#252934 - 03/18/06 01:39 PM
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Letty
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Thanks Bevvy: Yes, I had the colonoscopy when they kept me in the hospital for a couple of days, running all the tests and couldn't diagnose it there. After getting an app't with a GI 2 mos later, he diagnosed it immediately. But never advised me anything other than taking the Bentyl, "until you feel you no longer need it". So that's what I did. Kept eating and drinking my awesome Cappuccino's Grande with 2 shots of expresso, on an almost daily basis, besides my 3 regular cups of coffee just to get me out of the house!!! Because of acid reflux, I started to cut back on the coffee, but have continued until this last episode, I'm Coffee-Free for 4 days now! I've been drinking coffee since I was 5 years old. Along with spicy hot food and alcohol. What a diet! I am having such withdrawls..headaches, grouchiness, craving....etc. I'm a true Mexican that cooks and eats Jalapeno peppers with all my meals. But the pain won this time. I'm relinquishing control to Heather's Diet. I've been drinking peppermint tea, eating rice, flour tortillas, avocados and potatoes. I'm starving and craving, but for the first time, this week, no "D"! Yeah! Now I will deal with the panic attacks. I think the meds contribute to it myself. The bottle says "may cause dizziness" and I think that's what gives me the panic attacks, the dizziness. This is a small town, and I do know where all the toilets in this town are. So hopefully I won't have to give up my job. Next week I'm going to cook something from the book, maybe with a little Mexican flavor!! Goodbye Hot Sauce! Thanks to everyone for your support! You are all my new "girlfriends"!!
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Hi Letty,
In a few short months I am going to be a lawyer, talk about a hectic profession! Plus, the area of law I'm going into (criminal prosecution) requires me to be in court, on center stage most of the time. When I was first trying to get my IBS-D under control I freaked out all the time and worried I wouldn't be able to practice law as I wanted to. It was a horrible feeling to think that I couldn't do all I was capable and desiring to do because of my tummy problems. All of my worry and anxiety about my stomach caused my IBS to flare, which made me obsses more about my problems, which led to more IBS symptoms. A never ending circle of pain!
I finally decided anxiety was not going to inhibit be anymore and I went to the doctor. He put me on Effexor and it has been my life saver! It's an anti-anxiety/depressant. It cured me of my panic attacks and, along with Heather's diet and regular exerise, it helped get my stomach problems under control. I would strongly suggest you talk to your doctor about an anti-anxiety or anti-depression medication. I know others on here have used Welbutrin, Zoloft, Elavil and Effexor to name a few.
You do not have to let your anxiety control your life! Good luck
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Until Bevvy mentioned it I forgot to tell you about Michael's CD's. They are so wonderful and really did help with my anxiety attacks. I finished the series a few months ago but I think I will start them over again. They really tamed my gut and it can't hurt to revisit them.
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Hi Amanda: Here's my question, how long have you been on Effexor? ..and if you get off of it, what are the chances of reoccuring panic attacks, do you know, or does anyone know? The reason I ask, I was prescribed Effexor, 3 years ago. I was to be on it for approx 6 month. It took me another 6 months to get off of it, because of the withdrawal symptoms. That was worse than the anxiety I was having to start with! Although now, the anxiety has develped up to panic attacks and I'm open to an Anti-D, I'm just really afraid of the physical withdrawal. Has anyone else had a problem with this?
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I have definitely heard of the withdrawal symptoms, but for me, the medication works so incredibly well that I decided it was worth the risk. I know from personal experience that ADs affect everyone differently. I have tried a few and they all had different side effects for me. Effexor has helped the most. I have been on it for about 2 months or so. At about six weeks I began to see a marked difference in my anxiety and IBS symptoms.
As to the recurrence of panic attacks, I suppose that all depends on what is causing them in the first place (i.e. chemical imbalance, stress, anxiety, etc).
The doctors I have been to believe that my anxiety is caused by a serotonin imbalance, which explains why Effexor works for me since it works on your serotonin levels. I know when I go off the ADs my anxiety always returns. This probably set off my initial panic attack years ago and that attack prompted me to obsess about another attack, thus, causing more panic attacks and making my IBS worse.
After my first round of ADs (Zoloft) and with some cognitive behavioral therapy and yoga, I learned to recognize when I was getting that "panicky" feeling and control myself. I have not had a full-on panic attack for about 5 years now. Even when I went off the meds.
I think if you are concerned about your anxiety and panic attacks you should definitely see your doctor. If Effexor didn't work for you, then try something else. However, I know that it has been improved (according to my doctor) from its older version. An AD may be the thing you need!
Let me know if I can answer anything else for you! ((Hugs)) Hope you feel better soon!
Amanda
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Thanks, Amanda. I'm seeing a dr. tomorrow. I'll discuss this with her, maybe she can just prescribe a lower dosage so that it just doesn't become so physically difficult to get off of it when the time comes. I appreciate your help.
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I am taking the lowest dosage possible 37.5 mg once daily. I seemed to "even out" at that level so the doctor wants me to stay there unless I start to relapse. Good luck!
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Dr. agreed that I needed to go back on A/D. Prescribed Cymbalta 33.7 1xday for one week and then 2xday next week. Panic attacks have actually increased this week. Never had so many back to back. But she reminded me that I'm withdrawing from a couple of things, mainly COFFEE. She told me to go back on it 1/2 and 1/2 decaf. For a while. I also found out that my hormones level which is very low, (hysterectomy 23 yrs ago) has SO MUCH to do with all of this. She started me on a different hormone and that may have triggered the IBS, which triggered the panic attacks. So it's good to know that I'm not crazy and that there are some answers to this madness that we live in. My D is still stable
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Of COURSE you're not crazy, although I know how it feels to think you are the only looney-tooney one in your midst. I am so glad that you are getting help to cope with this Keep me updated and if you need to compare notes at any time don't hesitate to email me. panda83081@yahoo.com
Good luck Letty!
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Im 38 years old, and have had ibs D for the past 15 years...life is very hard, I am unable to work because of this dreaded disease, sadly have lost a lot of my friends..who simply dont understand, and dont want to understand...and at 38 I feel life has simply past me by.... unfortunately panic attacks are a part of this illness...least for me, recently I had such a bad one, lasting 3 days..couldnt sleep etc...anxious, couldnt sit still, couldnt breathe, etc..etc...thought I was going to lose my mind, anyway hubby got me to the doctors quick smart, diagnosed with "severe depression and anxiety" and now on antidepressants. doctor refused to let me handle the medication..hubby has it hidden away, as I was high risk suicide...just couldnt take the stress of this condition any longer....I had to change the medication a few times, as the medication made my D worse...anyway I will be on meds for about 6 months, so yes I believe that most of us, with IBS D suffer from anxiety, the thought of going out into public and getting caught out is a very real fear, and one we have to learn to live with.....I was on ST Johns Wort for 3 years...they really helped me, great for mild anxiety, though unfortunately at the end of the day, just werent enough...give them a go...they may offer you some relief...other than that, when I do go out, I take a change of clothes with me, a pack of napkins in case there is no toilet paper, wear sanitary pads...take a jacket should I need to wrap it around my waist and I always make sure I know where the bathrooms are!! what a life!!- I would suggest you see your doctor, and see if you can get some antideprssants/anti-anxiety drugs!! - I am hoping to be able to see a continence nurse for some "survival tips" and advice. - you arent a whiner, you are simply expressing the fear most of us feel...I really wish that standard treatment for ibs was antidepressants/anti-anxiety meds...would definitely make dealing with this condition that much more easier.
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