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Posted 9/30/2008 3:08 AM (GMT 0)
do you get it? panic attacks? worry? does it make your Crohns worse?

I mentioned how bad mine was to my PCP and she put me on Celexa....when I told her it wasnt helping...she bumped my dose on Celexa. I find that my moodswings are better and Im not as irritable but now I have no sexdrive and Im still ANXIOUS...constantly

what would you all suggest? should i call my PCP back and tell her? Im scared I bug the living crap out of her. and that she is gonna think Im a pain in the butt. I see her almost every 2 weeks it feels like for something different.

(on a similar note though, I have had 3 deaths in my family, financial problems, my illness, and a separation) so maybe Im just going through alot...Im hoping she will understand

Posted 9/30/2008 4:55 AM (GMT 0)
You are going through so much right now, not having anxiety would be the strange thing! Also, I see my docs a lot too... If you need to, you need to!

RE: anxiety - I have taken Ativan (lorazepam) at bedtime (only .5mg) whenever I am feeling anxious. I do not feel any real anxiety during the daytime, these days, but nightime hits hard. If I wake to a weird feeling or whatever, my mind spins.

I was taking the .5 of Ativan and starting to feel like I needed to bump my dose. So I saw my pcp, talked at great length and she started me on 25mg of trazedone at night. I've only used it twice, and so far I have no review of it. I guess it's an anti-depressant with sedative qualities. It's used in lower doses for sleep issues.

Take care of you! It's great that you recognize all you're going through and taking steps to get help. Hang in there!
Posted 9/30/2008 1:00 PM (GMT 0)
I carry Zanax in my purse with me at all times. My doctor gave me a .5 mg dose and told me I could take 2 if needed. He told me not to wait if I feel something coming on and it can stop it in its tracks. I have to say that so far that has worked for me. I had a full-blown panic attack three years ago when my dad went though triple by-pass surgery and valve replacement. I have to tell you that my anxiety level has not been normal since then, however with breathing and relaxation exercises as well as knowing if it starts to come on I have a plan it makes a HUGE difference.
Posted 9/30/2008 2:07 PM (GMT 0)
I have lived with Crohns for over 30 years and just the past year or so I developed anxiety. My PCP prescribed .25 mg of Xanax. I take it at the first hint of anxiety and am able to stop it in its tracks. My anxiety affects me much like a Crohns flare i.e. nausea, D etc. But if I take the Xanax at the first hint of it, I can stop it right away. Hope that helps.
Posted 9/30/2008 4:57 PM (GMT 0)
Can you guys tell me the systems of Crohn's?  Is it always D or can you have C, too?  I'm going through some testing now, but I sometimes hurt in the lower left of my stomach area, but then it even moves up to my "chest" area it feels like pressure more so than a bad hurt most of the time.  Now, it can be very painful...but I've dropped about 25 lbs, have this "ache" and pressure sometime D and MOST of the TIME C.  It is causing me anxiety b/c it is soooo aggravating the not being able to find out what it is.  It's almost like my food does not digest well.  Anyway, I've had an EGD, CT scan, Cardiac workup and everything looks good they say.  But I'm telling you, it's something.

 

Posted 9/30/2008 5:02 PM (GMT 0)
Oops... I meant symptoms.... blush
Posted 9/30/2008 7:26 PM (GMT 0)
I suffer from constant anxiety and I see a psychiatrist and also am doing group therapy to work thru why I have it etc. I think sometimes a PCP does not know what to do... maybe a therapist can help you too? Anxiety can be tough but I am feeling good and almost rid of mine most of the time. good luck, Karen
Posted 9/30/2008 9:38 PM (GMT 0)
You have been through a lot, Song Stress!

To be honest, I see or contact my PCP A LOT. She was the only person in the beginning who believed I had this disease and she has really been awesome. I might even contact mine more than you do yours!

I was on Celexa and it didn't do much for my anxiety at all. She recently switched me over to Prozac, which has worked for me in the past.

I am sure your PCP will understand. I have worried about bothering mine, but she is always so kind and patient when I call in or go to see her.

Take care and please keep us posted! I will keep you in my thoughts and prayers!
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