Stress and Stomach Issues?!
Question: Ever since I started college two years ago, I've been having IBS-like symptoms that go CRAZY when I'm under a lot of stress. Unfortunately, I don't think the stress is going to be going anywhere any time soon. Just this past month I've been under an extreme amount of stress that has caused my stomach to really act up.
Is there any way to control this? Every now and then I can relax and breathe easy, but just as often I'm under stress and then my stomach acts up : / ...it's a bad cycle.
Answers: Ever since I started college two years ago, I've been having IBS-like symptoms that go CRAZY when I'm under a lot of stress. Unfortunately, I don't think the stress is going to be going anywhere any time soon. Just this past month I've been under an extreme amount of stress that has caused my stomach to really act up.
Is there any way to control this? Every now and then I can relax and breathe easy, but just as often I'm under stress and then my stomach acts up : / ...it's a bad cycle.
There are medications that can help you control the symptoms, but first you need to see a gastroenterologist and have some tests to see if it is IBS or colitis or diverticulitis. Could be those or any number of other diseases and only a doctor can correctly diagnose you.
Good luck.
I am the same way, it will knot up and feel really terrible. You might want to see anxiety meds help any, I was on those before. My IBS has hit at the worst time and places. I have been on stomach meds but its really about dealing with the stress and anxiety