Reged: 11/14/04
Posts: 1530
Loc: Canberra, Australia
But I wanted to say I totally understand where you're at right now. I'm in a similar situation as far as anxiety goes and am about to embark on AD's. I've been on them before but they weren't right for me. One made my heart speed up to the point where I was getting chest pains and the other made me dopey ALL the time, with 3 kids I didn't have time to be so tired. I had my new ones for about a week a few months ago and didn't notice too many side effects. That being said I'm only on a low dose. I still believe that they are worth trying though. I'm sorry you are having such a hard time with things with your girlfriend. I'm married but still struggle with many issues with DH about my IBS and how it affects my life. The pain is incredible and never ending, the whole issues around leaving the house. We don't go to movies (I can't sit still that long without the pain getting so bad I want to die)we don't go to restaurants (eating in a public place then probably needing the bathroom immediately after-no thanks!) and just don't do things that most other couples do. It's very tough on him and as much as he tries he just doesn't understand what it's like (and at least he readily admits this). My health causes much stress and many arguments between us. I hope that you can find what helps you and that life starts to be a bit better soon. It can be a very dark place when you constantly feel so sick. I'll be thinking of you, keep us updated on how you are going and keep the questions coming. I think that information is the key, we just have to try it all until we find what works for us. I'm still looking but believe one day things will improve. Hang in there.
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Hi Roid, I'm a little late on this conversation.
