I have been officially diagnosed by my family doctor. The GI specialist tells me that I don't have IBS but I most certainly do. I have had tests to rule out: celiac, IBD, gallbladder issues, woman issues, and some I am forgetting about.
I have accepted that I have IBS. As long as I avoid my triggers, try not to stress, try to sleep and have as much fun and laughter as possible I do quite well.
You just need to find the proper mix to help you out Beth.
Oh ya, the Celexa that I am taking definitely helps me to be less anxious and in effect calm down my tummy. I am so glad that I read about AD's here because I am the one who asked my doctor to be prescribed an AD. He has had many other patients with IBS and Celexa has also worked wonders for them.
Can I say that I love my doctor?! He's so great. A very understanding doctor who truly wants to see your health (mental and physical) improve is essential in treating health concerns. He is very young and just out of medical school so I think he's on top of the latest in healthcare and has excellent bedside manner. They try to empahsize that aspect now in school. I also like my dentist. Maybe I have a "thing" for doctors. HA HA!
My old doctor was close to retirement and wasn't nearly as up to date with things. He was extremely kind though. But he once gave me a liquid med which contained small amounts of OPIUM for my 'D'. The pharmacist was FLOORED and warned me that this was a narcotic!!! Needless to say, I wasn't allowed to share this with anyone although I'm sure my BF snuck some out of curiosity.
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A very understanding doctor who truly wants to see your health (mental and physical) improve is essential in treating health concerns. He is very young and just out of medical school so I think he's on top of the latest in healthcare and has excellent bedside manner. They try to empahsize that aspect now in school. I also like my dentist. Maybe I have a "thing" for doctors. HA HA! 
