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Posted 2/20/2010 5:05 AM (GMT 0)
Or anything like Xanax? I know that when I leave my house the only thing I think about is where the next restroom will be, then when taking a test at school all I think about is if I have to use the restroom. Anyone else?
Posted 2/20/2010 6:06 AM (GMT 0)
You could also consider to use rectal meds to help heal that area and it will definitely lessen the urgency.

I don't take Xanax for anxiety.

You could also consider to ask for antispasmodics to help lessen the spasming in your colon and rectum (which could also be part of the problem).

q
Posted 2/20/2010 6:36 AM (GMT 0)
Hello :)

I do take Xanax for anxiety, but it's got to be pretty bad before I'll pop one. I have to be feeling pretty lousy before I bring myself to take a Xanax, only because I don't want to have a problem with it down the road. One 30 pill prescription can last me up to about 3 to 5 months or so, so I guess I take an average of maybe 5 to 10 pills a month. I like to have it on hand just in case... I definately don't get carried away with it though.. I use it sparingly.
Posted 2/20/2010 7:00 AM (GMT 0)
I take lexapro. turn
Posted 2/20/2010 10:07 AM (GMT 0)
yeah i was just expecting to use it sparingly like susie. Thanks quincy, i'll ask my doc about those as well. I already have cortenemas and suppostories
Posted 2/20/2010 12:23 PM (GMT 0)
I have xanax and can use it if I want, but I don't find that it helps that much...I understand your anxiety though--I treat rectally and orally, and there is sometimes only so much you can do about treating urgency--hence the anxiety! I'm always worried the diarrhea's going to strike, even if I don't feel sketchy!! I just find that I have to find a way to talk myself out of my worrying or try to think of something else.

I don't know...I think the anxiety is worse than the disease sometimes because of the what-ifs. Wish I didn't play that game with myself!!
Posted 2/20/2010 1:04 PM (GMT 0)
Perhaps an antidepressant would help???
Posted 2/20/2010 1:39 PM (GMT 0)
     I found that when I was on prednisone I was very anxious.  The doctor prescribed xanax but at the lowest possible dose.  I took it very sparingly too.  I believe I still have over half the bottle left and the last time I used one was last summer.
Posted 2/20/2010 11:42 PM (GMT 0)
Yes, I take Xanax and have for about four years.  I take 1/2 doses every 4 to 6 hours - every day.  I was having panic, etc. - before being diagnosed with UC and tried Lexapro and one other but Xanax works for me.  Once in a while I skip a 1/2 but works better if used consistently for me BEFORE I get anxious.  Remember I am nearly 70 and not concerned about addiction but I have not had to increase the doseage for 4 years.

I have found that now in remission (only have D when IBS flares) I don't go out early but if I do I get up three hours before to be sure I have my BM or two and then I take one Imodium and I have no problems while out.

ElaineNY

Posted 2/21/2010 3:25 AM (GMT 0)
I understand how you feel about anxiety. I am in remission but I still worry about whether a restroom is close by. Sometimes just the thought of not being near a bathroom makes me anxious. When I get anxious, it has a tendency to activate my colon. So I keep klonipin with me at all times. If I get to feeling anxious, I take about 1/4 tablet to keep me calmed down. Traveling seems to aggravate my anxiety. 
Posted 2/21/2010 4:30 AM (GMT 0)
yeah, he prescribed me on prozac, was afraid of the addictiveness of xanax. I understand, and I'll see how this goes. Thanks for all the help!
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