I'm new :)

Hi guys, I just wanted to introduce myself, I've had anxiety for about 16 years or so. I started lexapro 10mg 2 almost 3 weeks ago. I am feeling calmer but my gut is strange. Constipation and diarrhea? I'm hoping this subsides because my head feels good. I was very anxious before this med. anxious my whole life practically and panic attacks as well. I have felt much more able to function and not over react with situations. I do have ulcerative colitis which is in remission currently, my only concern is I hope the med stops messing with my gut cuz I don't wanna switch :(( I like lex. Thanks guys by the way I wanted to join this forum for a long time :)

Hang in there - I hope these gut issues resolve soon!!

Hi CS and welcome!!

We are glad that you have taken the step to join us! I am sure you will make an awesome addition to our community!

I do hope that your start up effects fade soon. You are about half way through the initial leveling out phase...so keep positive and press on! Easier times are coming. :)

Check out our Resources at the top of the main forum page here for great self help material. Practicing the suggested exercises daily will make a big difference in how you feel!

There are several members here who also deal with other CI's...and some even with UC, that cross post in the forums here...so know that you are not alone!

Post often with us! We are here to listen, encourage and support anytime! :)

Talk soon,

S.C.

I've read that your digestive tract uses serotonin heavily, so while your brain may need the extra serotinin to feel right, the digestive part of your body may not. Basically the Lexpro kicks your digestion into higher gear...same thing happened to me but it did settle down and now I have no issues.

Hang in there and give it time. My personal experience with Lexapro over the past two years has been very positive!

Thanks you guys- how long should I give it with the digestive issues before considering a different med?

Chrissy, sounds like your on the right route. I've found patience is the key element with these meds. We all want immediate relief but it's not that way as you know. Stick with it and hopefully you'll start feeling like your old self again.

Welcome, Chrissy! Happy to have you as a part of the forum.

Definitely keep us updated with how everything works out. This support forum is absolutely amazing, and we're always here for you!

Hi Chrissy, glad you decided to post your thread.

I have history of anxiety going way back, but I am quite a bit better
these last few years. I post most often on the depression site and also the chronic pain site, but do follow this site too, and occasionally ask for help or offer my help.

I just wanted to mention something my GP told me recently when my new meds were causing some constipation issues. This had never been a problem for me before which is why I asked about it.

To get to my point, my doc suggested I try Metamucil...to my amazement he explained that Metamucil works to ease BOTH constipation and diarriah! I forget how he expained how it works this way, but I bought some that day and I haven't had either trouble since ( this was about 2 months ago ). I bought the stuff that is flavoured like orange juice : it is not at all difficult to drink.
I now take it every day.

I offer this as food for thought my friend.

All the best,
Derwood.

Derwood- hey my dr told
Me to use that too l. I've been afraid to tryit lol. Does it need to be taken with food? It also says on the box it should be taken 2 hours after meds is that a thing lol?