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Yes, I am IBS-D. Somewhere you have been misinformed. SSRI's CAN help offset the gut-brain reaction to processing food too quickly, and thus causing cramping, bloating, gas, and ultimately diarrhea. SSRI's can also be helpful for the IBS-C end of the spectrum. It's really a gut-brain communication correction.
My best to you in finding what actually works for you. I can't recommend anything that puts the brain into a 'fog' and can make one listless. There are some drugs that doctors prescribe that are inappropriate and extremely addictive, thus causing yet even more problems. 
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Senior female, IBS-D, presently stable thanks to Heather & Staff
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By the way, ANY medication can take days or weeks to kick in. One must give it a fair trial and not be discouraged. If after about 3-4 weeks, it has not proven helpful for you, then dump it! You gave it a fair go.
I personally have done well on low-dose Paxil, helps reduce stress and calm the gut if I take it near bedtime.
Best of luck to you.
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I am glad to see they are helping you. I was informed by the internet and on different sites that deal with ibs. However like I said I am glad to see they help you and not make things worse. Hopefully I can find something to also help.
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