@pjss48 I have been reading a lot about IBS-D recently because I may have it. I am not entirely sure if it's lactose intolerance, IBS-D, or IBD. I have an appointment next week with a gastro's NP but I think I am going to the wrong person. I think they will refer me to a different gastro who specializes in this. Once you have one gastro, you apparently have to go through that doctor to go to another.
What are you doing for your IBS? So far I have eliminated dairy primarily but the reason I think it may be more than lactose intolerance is that even on some days when I have no dairy, I still have D. Imodium helps very slightly, better than nothing. I have read that anxiety can contribute to IBS. Mine began after I started taking immunosuppressants (post liver transplant). It took me a very long time to put 2 and 2 together and discover that dairy was a trigger.
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I have extreme problems with anxiety. Six months ago my husband had a “widowmakers” heart attack which most people do not survive. I was present with him on the floor as someone did cpr on him. I remember screaming his name and then the ambulance crew arrived . His heart was completely blocked. He was put into a coma for three days to preserve his organs and heart. After a week he woke up. I get flashes of the event out of nowhere. I was diagnosed with ptsd. I was told to use thought blocking.
I have extreme problems with anxiety. Six months ago my husband had a “widowmakers” heart attack which most people do not survive. I was present with him on the floor as someone did cpr on him. I remember screaming his name and then the ambulance crew arrived . His heart was completely blocked. He was put into a coma for three days to preserve his organs and heart. After a week he woke up. I get flashes of the event out of nowhere. I was diagnosed with ptsd. I was told to use thought blocking.
what is cpr aand ptsd" Hope he is doing better and you are coping a little better. That is something that would give anyone worry and anxiety God Bless Patti
what is cpr aand ptsd" Hope he is doing better and you are coping a little better. That is something that would give anyone worry and anxiety God Bless Patti
what is cpr aand ptsd" Hope he is doing better and you are coping a little better. That is something that would give anyone worry and anxiety God Bless Patti
@brit CPR is cardio pulmonary rescuscitation that is done when someone's heart function and breathing stops to save a person. PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder that happens after a frightening event which tends to cause panic attacks. PTSD is hard to live with and disrupts your life when events trigger memories of the very traumatic events that happened in the past. PTSD is treatable. I experienced some of that with extreme fears of having surgery because of fearful similar experiences when I was little. Every time I thought about having spine surgery, I panicked. Some of that was also because of the injury I had in a car accident twenty tears earlier, that caused the spine problem I had that then needed surgery, and that accident was also a traumatic event contributing to the problem..
I have extreme problems with anxiety. Six months ago my husband had a “widowmakers” heart attack which most people do not survive. I was present with him on the floor as someone did cpr on him. I remember screaming his name and then the ambulance crew arrived . His heart was completely blocked. He was put into a coma for three days to preserve his organs and heart. After a week he woke up. I get flashes of the event out of nowhere. I was diagnosed with ptsd. I was told to use thought blocking.
@anndomico How fortunate that your husband survived his widowmaker's heart attack! He was very fortunate to have someone available to start CPR until the crew arrived. How is he doing now?
@brit CPR is cardio pulmonary rescuscitation that is done when someone's heart function and breathing stops to save a person. PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder that happens after a frightening event which tends to cause panic attacks. PTSD is hard to live with and disrupts your life when events trigger memories of the very traumatic events that happened in the past. PTSD is treatable. I experienced some of that with extreme fears of having surgery because of fearful similar experiences when I was little. Every time I thought about having spine surgery, I panicked. Some of that was also because of the injury I had in a car accident twenty tears earlier, that caused the spine problem I had that then needed surgery, and that accident was also a traumatic event contributing to the problem..
I have been suffering with severe anxiety and panic attacks for quite awhile now. On medication but nothing seems to work. Interested in knowing if anyone else is experiencing this as well. Could use some input. Also, these are old posts. Are there any posts from 2021 available?
I have been suffering with severe anxiety and panic attacks for quite awhile now. On medication but nothing seems to work. Interested in knowing if anyone else is experiencing this as well. Could use some input. Also, these are old posts. Are there any posts from 2021 available?
@annie2 Welcome, Annie. I've not been on Connect very long, but I'm sure you can get your concerns addressed here. I have depression, among other things, and have found the Depression and Anxiety group quite helpful.
What medications are you taking? Many of them cover multiple diagnoses. Right now I'm taking Citalopram with Wellbutrin. I've been on Citalopram for a long time and it seems to be losing its effectiveness. My GP added Wellbutrin and I'll stick with that until I can see the prescribing Psychiatrist. I've moved recently, and am having to find all new doctors. Ugh!
Just wanted you to know, there's someone out here. And suggest you check out the Depression group also. 🙂
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I take bentyl immodium. Sometimes ibguard. Mine is anxiety related. What I eat is still unsure
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1 ReactionI have extreme problems with anxiety. Six months ago my husband had a “widowmakers” heart attack which most people do not survive. I was present with him on the floor as someone did cpr on him. I remember screaming his name and then the ambulance crew arrived . His heart was completely blocked. He was put into a coma for three days to preserve his organs and heart. After a week he woke up. I get flashes of the event out of nowhere. I was diagnosed with ptsd. I was told to use thought blocking.
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2 Reactionswhat is cpr aand ptsd" Hope he is doing better and you are coping a little better. That is something that would give anyone worry and anxiety God Bless Patti
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2 Reactions@brit Hello Patti:
PTSD refers to "Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that's triggered by a terrifying event — either experiencing it or witnessing it. Symptoms may include flashbacks, nightmares and severe anxiety, as well as uncontrollable thoughts about the event." (https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/post-traumatic-stress-disorder/symptoms-causes/syc-20355967) and CPR refers to Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) "a lifesaving technique useful in many emergencies, including a heart attack or near drowning, in which someone's breathing or heartbeat has stopped."
https://www.mayoclinic.org/first-aid/first-aid-cpr/basics/art-20056600
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3 Reactions@brit CPR is cardio pulmonary rescuscitation that is done when someone's heart function and breathing stops to save a person. PTSD is post traumatic stress disorder that happens after a frightening event which tends to cause panic attacks. PTSD is hard to live with and disrupts your life when events trigger memories of the very traumatic events that happened in the past. PTSD is treatable. I experienced some of that with extreme fears of having surgery because of fearful similar experiences when I was little. Every time I thought about having spine surgery, I panicked. Some of that was also because of the injury I had in a car accident twenty tears earlier, that caused the spine problem I had that then needed surgery, and that accident was also a traumatic event contributing to the problem..
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2 ReactionsThere are times I have seen abbreviations used I am not familiar with. I type these into the search bar and usually can find out what they mean.
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5 Reactions@anndomico How fortunate that your husband survived his widowmaker's heart attack! He was very fortunate to have someone available to start CPR until the crew arrived. How is he doing now?
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2 ReactionsIt seems to me you have a good understanding of your issues.
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1 ReactionI have been suffering with severe anxiety and panic attacks for quite awhile now. On medication but nothing seems to work. Interested in knowing if anyone else is experiencing this as well. Could use some input. Also, these are old posts. Are there any posts from 2021 available?
@annie2 Welcome, Annie. I've not been on Connect very long, but I'm sure you can get your concerns addressed here. I have depression, among other things, and have found the Depression and Anxiety group quite helpful.
What medications are you taking? Many of them cover multiple diagnoses. Right now I'm taking Citalopram with Wellbutrin. I've been on Citalopram for a long time and it seems to be losing its effectiveness. My GP added Wellbutrin and I'll stick with that until I can see the prescribing Psychiatrist. I've moved recently, and am having to find all new doctors. Ugh!
Just wanted you to know, there's someone out here. And suggest you check out the Depression group also. 🙂
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