Gut brain interaction disorder

Anyone diagnosed with this find any relief? Mayo Clinic recommending biofeedback PT, GI psychologist, Ozempic type medications. Major symptoms chronic long term diarrhea initially triggered by adverse reaction to Zoloft. Thank you.

Hi @wishingonastar This sounds super interesting and no doubt you have had quite the journey getting to your diagnosis. I do not have this diagnosis but have been trying to learn about how the brain and gut are impacting my health. I am going to stay tuned…

You might find others by going to the home page and typing search criteria in the box at the top.

I did find resources you may find interesting:
- Mayo Clinic’s approach to DGBI: https://www.mayoclinicproceedings.org/article/S0025-6196(22)00618-8/fulltext
-research is happening: https://www.mayo.edu/research/centers-programs/enteric-neuroscience-program/overview
-gut brain overview: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/body/the-gut-brain-connection

Has this been a long journey for you? What is your next step?

Thank you so much for responding Janell, and for sending those links. How kind of you to be a volunteer mentor. Yes, this has been a long journey to get this diagnosis. Mayo was fantastic and we will follow their protocol. I am guessing there is going to be more research on the mind-gut disorder. I hope we hear from others on their journeys as well.

@wishingonastar
What dosage were you on of Zoloft and for how long? Are you still taking it or are you off of it?

Are you taking any medication for your symptoms and has there been any improvement? Are you working with a gastroenterologist, psychiatrist and nutritionist/dietitian?
https://healthcareconsultantsusa.com/can-long-term-diarrhea-be-caused-by-zoloft.html

Thank you so much for your response and for sending that link. The Zoloft dosage was the maximum but only for a few weeks then stopped. Chronic diarrhea since for last 3 years. Budesonide has helped even though microscopic colitis not diagnosed. Have tried amitriptyline. About to follow Mayo clinic protocol for brain-gut disorder. If you have a GI psychiatrist or nutritionist to recommend, please share. Thank you.

I’m not sure what DGIB is, but Yes, I did some deep diving into the brain/gut connection (of course with Mayo which has been my go -to for many years through several severe health issues with my husband and myself as well). And I did find there is definitely that connection after presenting my thoughts and information to my gastroenterologist NP. I also work with a holistic practitioner who has been talking of the great importance of the gut biome to me for years! , I was gene -tested and found that Pristiq works best for my Makeup and body type. That may be your first step. Good luck! And thank you Janelle for the information, too!

Thank you so much for your comments and good wishes. I will check out Pristiq, and all the best to you.

You should request gene-testing from your doctor before getting a prescription for Pristiq 😊

Has anyone been diagnosed? I went to Mayo and this is the only thing they could come up with. I have been sick for years and got no answers. I guess it’s kind of a new thing and they are still learning about it.

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.