Posted by Sad Panda on August 10, 2004, at 7:54:02
In reply to Re: IBS could effexor help? » Sad Panda, posted by carriejane on August 10, 2004, at 5:40:47
> Hi Panda, yes its both really, its the bloated feeling i hate most. And i dont think its from constipation, because i do tend to be regular although its not normal if u know what i mean!
> Thanks C
>
>Treating both is hard, fiber is about the only thing that covers both. :) The SSRI's(except Paxil) & Effexor tend to be neutral or cause diarrhoea, the older TCA's are constipating.
I naturally tend towards diarrhoea with anxiety exasperating it & causing pain. Effexor didn't change it much, I added Remeron & that helped a bit, I've changed to Nortriptyline, and old TCA, and it's be great. What other meds have you tried?Cheers,
Panda.
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