Neurontin
#46351 - 02/24/04 10:26 AM
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tuxedocat
Reged: 02/09/04
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Loc: Ithaca, NY
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My dr. just prescribed Neurontin for anxiety and I was wondering if anybody's taken this before and if it had any effect on your IBS? Thanks!
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Re: Neurontin
#46705 - 02/26/04 10:13 AM
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Jerryn
Reged: 02/22/04
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Loc: New Brunswick, Canada
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Quote:
My dr. just prescribed Neurontin for anxiety and I was wondering if anybody's taken this before and if it had any effect on your IBS? Thanks!
I am on that too. I take 200 mg at night before bed and it most certainly helps with calming the pain signals and anxiety and allows me to fall asleep. A bit groggy in the am, but not too serious. I like the fact that it at least allows me to sleep peacefully and forget the pain for at least 8 hours.
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thanks! I always have trouble falling asleep, so it's good know this med.helps! I'm a little worried about the sleepiness though...
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I wondered how many of you with IBS have problems with anxiety and/or panic attacks? (Being that at two different times since I've had IBS I have had a few panic attacks and never had any panic attacks before IBS days.
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I'd guess there was a connection. Apparently another name for IBS used to be "nervous stomach." Lots of people on the board seem to have depression and there's a relationship between that and anxiety, for sure. Let me know if you if you find anything on this. I'd be interested in learning more!
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Oh Yeah!
#46807 - 02/26/04 05:57 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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I've talked about this in these boards so many times -- I don't want to bore everyone again, so I'll just say that yes, I had a very bad panic attack and anxiety so bad I couldn't leave home. I never had any kind of panic or anxiety attacks before my IBS diagnosis. Thankfully I found Heather, these boards, and Michael.
The panic attack occurred up in Canada. I was at a Home Depot in B.C., miles away from home, when it hit. I was sure I was going to die, right there in a foreign country. That attack is what brought on my anxiety and kept me home-bound.
When I contacted Heather, she turned me on to the Boards and the hypnotherapy. I ordered Michael's program and within just a few weeks I was able to leave home, not far from a public bathroom at first, but after Michael's program I can venture out even further and no longer worry about being near a bathroom. And no more panic attacks.
If you're having problems with anxiety, Michael's program is a Godsend; check it out!
Bev
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Yes, there have been previous discussions on IBS and anxiety/depression disorders. Hit the search button for links.
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Formerly HanSolo. IBS, OCD, Bipolar, PTSD times 3.
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I have had panic attacks due to the IBS symptoms. Also my anxiety has grown through the years due to IBS. I just started taking Klonopin a few months ago to try to control my anxiety.
I wasn't going out too much and could not even have anyone (except my boyfriend) in the car with me when I drive. I wouldn't go anywhere that I didnt know where the bathrooms were. I haven't even taken a trip in 10 years for fear of having an episode on the plane! I have gotten a little better but I still have issues with going to different places. A lot of anxiety!
I hope one day I will be able to overcome this. I just started the hypnosis cd's so I hope that works.
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My anxiety isn't related to IBS, not that I can specifically tell, except that I worry about being limited in ability to work due to my symptoms. Other things in my life terrify me more--which I tell the dr. really only must stem from being a grad student at an ivy league! I once had a panic attack (Holy Cow! I feel for people who have these more often!) and I hope I don't ever have another one--so scary!!
Bev, do you think that Michael's hypnotherapy would work for more generalized anxiety?
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--Julie
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For Julie
#46842 - 02/26/04 07:42 PM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
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Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Hi Julie,
I just answered your post, but it disappeared! ????
My anxiety was caused by my IBS; I never had anxiety before. Michael's program is geared towards IBS, so it worked for me. I don't know if it would work for "generalized anxiety." I just posted your query to Marilyn and ShawnEric in the hypnosis board; I know they'll have an answer for you there.
Bev
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