Anxiety Support Group
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Hi I'm new here not new to panic and anxiety I've had it for 20 or more years some times it goes away and now it's back because a bout of gastritis( inflamation of the stomach ) which I think my anxiety got it flared up. Seems like anxiety goes to the gut.
I was on 12 mg of xanax 7 yrs ago because it was out of control. but, came down pretty quick now I'm on ^ mg a day I know alot but my dr says it's alright for now I was coming down yeh I see a shrink I was once a motivation speaker and a member of the National Anxiety Foundation that's how good I was doing. Now I'm seeing a psychologist that is very good.
One of my questions does anyone taking xanax have problems with constipation??? My dr said it should not cause it it had to be something else but since my flare up of gastritis and not able to eat right my constipation is a big problem I take mirlax and Konsyl 2 times a day I know my diet has alot to do with it but I get anxiety over not being able to have normal BM's.
I think over the years the xanx has done something to my colon. All the other test show my stomach empties fast as well as my small bowel my colonoscopies don't show anything wrong with the colon but it really can't see contraction. I use meditation tapes just started going to physical therapy in couple of weeks that deal with constipation.
I know a lot of the meds for panic and anxiety cause constipation I've tried different things the dr has given me and they all cramp me even over the counter things.
My main question is I'm trying to find out if anyone else using xanax long term has developed constipation.
Hopefully I will recover again and be able to be an advocate for panic because people still don't think it's real but we all know it's very real. I even had agroaphobia and it went away so believe me it can get better just hang in there. I'm starting to feel that my hormones might have something to do with this new anxiety break through, I know I'm low on vitamin D which will cause it to act up.
Believe me until a month ago I was panic and anxiety free and coming slowly off xanax and with this stomach problem it came back and I think about the consitpation all the time which I know is bad,
I just want to give everyone some hope it cna go away just like it came believe me my dr said I had the worse case he had every seen and I got turned around.
Now my fear is xanax has screwed up my bowels.
Any input I would cartainly appreciate it, if you do have constipation what are ways you handle it??
I'm doing research on this so if anyone can help me thank you so much'
Bizj
I was on 12 mg of xanax 7 yrs ago because it was out of control. but, came down pretty quick now I'm on ^ mg a day I know alot but my dr says it's alright for now I was coming down yeh I see a shrink I was once a motivation speaker and a member of the National Anxiety Foundation that's how good I was doing. Now I'm seeing a psychologist that is very good.
One of my questions does anyone taking xanax have problems with constipation??? My dr said it should not cause it it had to be something else but since my flare up of gastritis and not able to eat right my constipation is a big problem I take mirlax and Konsyl 2 times a day I know my diet has alot to do with it but I get anxiety over not being able to have normal BM's.
I think over the years the xanx has done something to my colon. All the other test show my stomach empties fast as well as my small bowel my colonoscopies don't show anything wrong with the colon but it really can't see contraction. I use meditation tapes just started going to physical therapy in couple of weeks that deal with constipation.
I know a lot of the meds for panic and anxiety cause constipation I've tried different things the dr has given me and they all cramp me even over the counter things.
My main question is I'm trying to find out if anyone else using xanax long term has developed constipation.
Hopefully I will recover again and be able to be an advocate for panic because people still don't think it's real but we all know it's very real. I even had agroaphobia and it went away so believe me it can get better just hang in there. I'm starting to feel that my hormones might have something to do with this new anxiety break through, I know I'm low on vitamin D which will cause it to act up.
Believe me until a month ago I was panic and anxiety free and coming slowly off xanax and with this stomach problem it came back and I think about the consitpation all the time which I know is bad,
I just want to give everyone some hope it cna go away just like it came believe me my dr said I had the worse case he had every seen and I got turned around.
Now my fear is xanax has screwed up my bowels.
Any input I would cartainly appreciate it, if you do have constipation what are ways you handle it??
I'm doing research on this so if anyone can help me thank you so much'
Bizj
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My 6mo twin DD's are EBF and just started rice cereal on the first. Everything has been going fine except this morning one of them had a diaper rash (lots of redness around her anus). I read this as one of the signs of an allergy. BUT I did just buy a different brand diaper yesterday (which they have used randomly before w/no issues). Do you think its the cereal or the diaper? Im ready to start...
I have IBS so surely not used to multiple trips. I stopped the lemon and the running to the bathroom stopped. Would be a cheap, easy to try solution for you.
Thanks for the info? do you have IBS with constipation? The lemon sounds easy but right now with gastristis I can't have anything acidic and I'm afraid that would burn the lining of my stomach more. But when I can I will give it a try.
I was told years ago I have IBS i don't remember how they came to that diagnosis. Other than the bouts of constipation and some pain , is that how you were diagnosed?
Thanks again I'll look for your reply hope you are having a good day/
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Bizj PS I drink tons of water a day with the miralax and konsyl the konsyl is for fiber the miralax softens the stool I know that sounds gross but right now I'm OCD ing over it and the anxiety is along with it. Does not help the gastritis either which I'm sure the anxiety finally brought it on. Thanks again. :)
Also have acid reflux and for some strange reason the apple cider vinegar (acidic) will settle the stomach and help the constipation. I know it doesn't make sense but it's like acid working against acid. I'm so tired of meds that I'll try most 'home remedies'
I'm the opposite of you...get nervous and run to the bathroom. just something I've accepted, and not going every day as gramy said is ok too. I was told so long as its twice a week.....and if you do checked the internet (google can be a friend) you'll be amazed at the 'unusual' side effects that no one tells you about.
Good luck!