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I have not been diagnosed with this and appt with a GI doctor is November but I suspect I do. I did research. I take an anti epileptic drug . Had gall bladder removed in October 2014. The so called good bacteria in my GI tract effected by this. I have constipation gas etc. My neurologist reduced the dose of my anti epileptic drug. I added a probiotic supplement earlier this month. Been working on dietary changes as well since January. I am finally better. I do not know to put in my comments the specific journal articles where I find this but they are medical journals. The gut brain axis is linked to depression anxiety and other neurological issues.
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@kb2014 Could you help me to better understand your diagnosis? From what you’ve written I deduced that you have significant gastrointestinal problems due to both the removal of your gall bladder and your prescription for an anti-epilepsy (sometimes referred to as anti-seizure) medication. Are you prescribed the anti-seizure medication for anxiety or depression? Or have you been diagnosed with epilepsy? Since you’ve been seeing a neurologist I am thinking the medication is for epilepsy. Is that correct? I ask this because anti-seizure medication is often prescribed for mood stabilization.
I have posted information from Mayo Clinic on how anti-seizure medication is used for mood stabilization. I’m not suggesting that you have Bipolar Disorders - I’m only posting this as an example of how anti-seizure medication can be helpful disorders other than epilepsy.
Mayo Clinic Bipolar Disorder: Diagnosis and Treatment (be sure to read to the bottom of this page as there is information on how anti-seizure medication is used for mood disorders).
— https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/bipolar-disorder/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20355961
There are many medications that produce gastrointestinal side effects such as Zoloft as @wishingonastar describes in the original post.
The brain-gut interaction theory has been the subject of research for a number of disorders including mood disorders.
Mayo Clinic: Heal your Gut, Save your Brain:
- https://mcpress.mayoclinic.org/nutrition-fitness/heal-your-gut-save-your-brain/
@kb2014 Have you been diagnosed with anxiety or depression?
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@kb2014, it sounds like you have been dealing with symptoms for a long time and are making progress. A GI appointment sounds like a good idea.
You mention going to a neurologist and making medication/supplement as well as diet changes that are helping.
What are the symptoms you are dealing with? How are deciding what changes to make?