Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards

I just joined the message boards but I have had IBS-D for several years. The last year has been especailly hard, we moved from Texas to Wisconsin leaving our family, friends, church, etc. I have had lots of flare ups of IBS-D and times when I don't want to leave the house or make any plans because I never know how my stomach is going to feel. I have started having a lot of anxiety especailly about driving in a car or flying even making plans because it is such an effort to get out. I was on Effexor XL for about two and a half years and it worked great, but then all the symptoms came back with the move so I got off of it (it also made me gain a lot of weight). I have been off of it a year and have tried other anti-depressants but cannot tolerate them so I am thinking of getting back on Effexor. HELP! I am feeling desperate, I called a Christian counselor and will make an appointment ASAP. It just seemed like posting here with people who know what I am going through might help. Thanks.

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