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Posted 5/27/2012 1:36 PM (GMT 0)
Hi - I'm new here. I'm a young female with IBS-D and extreme anxiety/panic attacks. I take Effexor XR for my anxiety, but lately because of my IBS it has been much worse. I have an appointment next week with a doctor about my increased anxiety.

I am going on day 3 of an IBS flare up, and haven't been able to eat anything except white bread, saltines, bananas and apple sauce. I am very worried because in the past couple weeks I have lost 6 pounds due to the IBS. Coupled with my extreme anxiety lately and panic attacks, my appetite has been even lower.

I'm not quite sure what the best thing for me to do in this situation is. Continue to eat what I'm eating? Should I try to get more protein in me? I have been drinking lots of water.

Thanks so much.
Posted 5/27/2012 4:40 PM (GMT 0)
I should also mention I am 26 years old, 5'3" and normally 116 lbs - but now down to 111. During the past couple days I've had everything from pencil diarrhea to almost normal but still too loose movements, stomach cramping ...and I know some of it is related to my anxiety. I am a teacher and worried about going to work this week, for fear of having to use the restroom or having an anxiety attack. Any advice is very much appreciated.
Posted 5/28/2012 12:04 AM (GMT 0)
Have you tried gradually adding in more solid food and/or protein? Does yogurt ever help when you are having these issues? I'm sorry you are having problems but I really don'r have any advice other than to see your gP. Hopefully another member will come along with more suggestions. It can be a little slow here on holiday weekends.
Posted 5/28/2012 12:36 AM (GMT 0)
Thanks so much for the answer - I've been doing better as the day has progressed. I managed some pasta and haven't had as much anxiety - I think it helps that I have been staying with a friend as I manage my anxiety instead of alone in my apartment! I saw my doctor Friday, and she said to just take Immodium as needed until I could see someone about my anxiety. I am lactose intolerant so I haven't tried yogurt, but my doctor also suggested I try probiotics. Hopefully tomorrow will be better :) I appreciate hearing from someone, though - especially since it's a holiday weekend.
Posted 5/28/2012 12:24 PM (GMT 0)
The past 2 days I have had bright yellow diarrhea. Should I be concerned??
Posted 5/29/2012 6:23 PM (GMT 0)
I'm not sure about the bright yellow diahrrhea myself-maybe from just eating bread and crackers for so long? I just wanted to leave you a comment that your not alone :) I too have panick attacks with my IBS-It's horrible and no one should have to go through that. Just know you have a friend here :) Maybe we can share notes on what the doctors "guess" could help us!
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