Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Miscarriages, hormones, anxiety

I'm so sorry for your losses. I can't imagine how hard the past years have been for you. My daughter has helped me bear my other losses, and I honestly don't know how I would have handled it otherwise, so I am in awe of your strength. I thought the IBS, panic, and miscarriages were a lot to deal with. I can't imagine the constant physical joint pain you're describing as well, and I can't imagine having that many D&Cs. So how are the doctors handling your treatment plan? If they get your RA under control will you be able to start trying again? How is your husband handling all of this? My husband is just now being treated for depression, and I suspect that a big part of his depression was the loss of our babies. He is a wonderful father and husband, but there is even less support for men who go through fertility issues or miscarriages.
As for a work up, I've been told again and again that it's not necessary. I'm going to ask again today at my doctor's appointment, but so far the response has been that this is perfectly normal and I've just had bad luck.
Can I ask if you've had any treatment for your anxiety through all of the fertility treatments or pregnancies? I am anxious about taking something, but right now traveling is excruciatingly hard because of the panic attacks that almost run together they are so close.
I really hope that your doctors are doing everything they can and referring you when they run out of answers, and that your health improves so you can hold your babies. One of the thoughts that has given me some comfort about my miscarriages is that I know that I loved my babies so much, and they deserved that love so much, especially given their short time.
-Tina

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