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Hi @wa34937, having a child that suffers from multiple diagnoses is definitely rough. As parents we just want to take their pain away. There have been several members on Connect that have discussed some of these issues and I would like to invite @amberpep, @astaingegerdm, @fit, @mugglemary, @jeanette527, @mamacita, @beverlymarks, @catsue, @beverlymarks, and @learningeveryday to the conversation.
A lot of times, stress and anxiety can manifest itself into bowel issues, so I am not surprised that her symptoms and exacerbated during her acute anxiety.
You mentioned her seeing several doctors. Along with her testing and diagnoses, did they offer any treatment options? What has she tried so far?

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Thank you for your concern, prior to puberty she was very bright, normal, adventurous, and suddenly developed acute anxiety becoming morbidly obese. Two decades of therapists and psychiatrists have done her little good. The MD's say it's in her head and tell her to lose weight, the therapists suggest a physical issue. She has seen Rheumatologists, Gastroenterologists, Gynecologists, et al. Treatments have included anti-depressants, anxiety, and the typical indigestion meds. I'm sure this list is incomplete given my second hand information. We agree that a solution must be had ASAP.