Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: Kind of answer for Kimm

I recently posted about going off both Lexapro and BC pills! I am trying to get pregnant (i'm so EXCITED, I have been doing home ovulation tests and ovulated on Tuesday so now I have to wait 2 weeks or so to see if my period shows up!) Sorry, got off topic!

It's been just over 3 weeks since I stopped the BC pills which I have been on for 18 years! My IBs started when I was 15, the same time I went on BC. About 2 years ago my DR switched me from Triphasil to Ortho Trycycline. My IBS has been the worst ever the last 2 years! At the time I didn't see a connection. I have been on zoloft, Wellbitrin and just last summer switched to Lexapro. I might have gained 3-4 lbs starting the Lexapro but nothing too serious. I have weened myself off the Lexapro and haven't had any in almost 2 weeks now.

My tummy has felt the best it has in YEARS! The downfall is I have had the worlds WORST headache instead! I hardly ever get headaches so I called the DR and they said it was because of the lack of hormones since going off the BC. I also believe it was partly due to withdrawal from Lexapro.

I'm not real sure that the Lexapro helped with my IBS but it did help my depression over feeling crappy all the time and just made life easier and happier. I'm beginning to think a lot of my IBS was from the BC pills! As I said, its been 3 weeks and very little tummy trouble.

To get back to your original question about weight gain, I think its more likely the BC pills causing weight gain as I have had many girlfriends complain about that.

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Taking it one day at a time.....

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