My anxiety when it was bad affected my stomach the worse. I couldn't even stand to smell food. Yes I was in and out of the bathroom. It affects the nerves in the stomach. I lost 12 pounds.

I take acidophilus on a daily basis just because it is good for me. I found it didn't really do anything for the anxiety in my stomach though.

i dont know anything about that acidophilus but i do experience the stomach problems.Its when i get wound up..

Yes, I've come to the conclusion that I've had this as a cronic problem for some time now. I couldn't help but notice how the Xanax would cure my stomach ills just as my doctor predicted.

Hi, anxiety and stomach problems go hand in hand. I have IBS (gas, diarrhea, bloating, severe stomach cramps) when I'm stressed about something. To be honest, there is no long term medication for IBS...when you feel anxious eat very bland foods. I do take medication for my anxiety. Since I've been on my medication (2 months now) my IBS attacks have been fewer and less severe. Speak to your medical doctor...They will put you on the right track. Hope this is helpful.

for sure. today the bathroom has been my best friend. sometimes its just a sudden attack that comes out of nowhere. even tho i take xanax for anxiety, it still affects my stomach at times. ive had this problem since i was in my 20s.

Pearl, define "bland" foods for us.

Yes,
when im really really anxious i feel like i need to go...

pepto bismol (pills)

You know before I knew what was wrong with me I had bad gas and burped a lot also diarrhea all the time. I thought I had gotten something in Africa and thought I would die. I couldn't seem to feel better and the nausea was the worse. I kept going to the Dr. not knowing the anxiety was causing it. The Dr finally perscribed me ativan and told me to seek help from a psy. I didn't take it at first because I was scared but as soon as I took a half dosage my diarrhea and nausea went away and haven't had it since.

Hey Jazz, I forgot to tell you that I also lost about 20 because when I had the nausea food, even the smell made me sick and I couldn't eat or I had to force myself to eat.

Yes, anxiety can definately affect your stomach. I went through a bunch of expensive tests just to hear that my stomach problems were from my anxiety that I was already being treated for (Effexor). I was taking (2) 30mg Prevacids plus a 75 mg Zantac every day. I am now down to one Prevacid and an occasional Zantac. I also added Klonopin for the anxiety. The Klonopin helps the best (I'm on a small dosage I take at night) but I still have problems. I would love to get off all of it, but I don't know how. I get physically ill from stress.

I have the same problem when stress and anxiety is really bad. I have diarrhea, gas, and get nausea.
When nausea try sucking on a hard candy like mint or cinnamon, this helps.
With the gas try gas x or malox.
You jsut need something that will calm your stress and anxiety..this will take care of the stomach problems. For you stomach to relax you need to relax.

I feel sick to my stomach petty much everyday since my panic and anxiety started and it sucks but we just have to keep telling ourselves it's just anxiety, hang in there thing will get better:)!!

I have had my 3rd bout of anxiety now for about 2 1/2 months. I have been having stomach problems now for 2 1/2 months. Go figure.
I have everything, upset stomach, growling, gas, diarrhea, constipation. But I also have one thing no one mentioned yet. DRY HEAVES !
They are terrible and wear me out. They have somewhat subsided since I switched from Zoloft to Paxil. At first I was taking the full dose of Paxil, but then I started cutting them in half, and the dry heaves were cut in half also.
I also take .5mg of Atavan every morning. I try to drink Sprite or Sierra Mist, when my stomach is upset, but am starting to find out that the carbination in the drinks makes my stomach feel even worse.
I went to the Dr. did all the blood work, and he even put me on Aciphex for my stomach, but that didn't solve the problem.
It must either be the anxiety or the medication. I have even tryed taking my medication at night time, morning time. It doesn't seem to help much.
Oh well, just offering my experiences.
Everyone Take Care !

When I have bad anxiety attacks, I get the upset stomach, the diarrhea, etc as well. I've been on several medications to help my anxiety. The anti-depressants they put me on, Effexor XR and Cymbalta, made me feel worse, more depressed. I'm on Klonopin now and do well with it. I sometimes feel a little anxiety now and then, but don't get those awful stomach aches unless I'm not on my meds for some reason. I've not tried the acidophilus or any other probiotic. I do have GERD, which doesn't help the other symptoms! I was taking Nexium for that, but my insurance stopped paying for it. I now take an OTC med and keep the tums handy.