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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