Anxiety sufferer here; take Xanax XR as well as Topamax. Tried SSRIs in the past, but they made me gain lots of weight and "dulled me." If I have trouble sleeping or am having a particularly rough...
You are not alone. I was diagnosed with UC in 1990 (college sophomore). Before seeing a gastroenterologist, my family doctor did a flexible sigmoidscopy (without pain medication; never again!!) and...
Anti-anxiety meds, coupled with therapy, are necessary tools in dealing with stress in my life, which in turn, affects my colitis. Best of luck to you. :wink:...
I just had my colonoscopy last week (Wed.; scheduled for noon, was supposed to be there at 10:30 am, but was called the day before and asked to be there at 10 am (there was a cancellation)). I had...
Scrambled eggs, soy bacon and toast....
Hi. I was diagnosed with UC at 19 (hard to believe it's been 20 years). I just finished my prep and will be having my every-other-year colonoscopy at noon today. I also am being treated for...