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 Mar 14 2007, 12:19 AM
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QUOTE February 26, 2007
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Overly Anxious And Driven People Prone To Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Overly anxious and driven people are susceptible to irritable bowel syndrome, usually known as IBS, indicates research published ahead of print in the journal Gut.
The researchers studied 620 people who had confirmed gastroenteritis caused by a bacterial infection. None had had IBS before, or indeed any serious bowel disorder.
Each participant completed a detailed questionnaire when their infection was confirmed. This included questions about mood, perceived stress levels, perfectionism and illness beliefs and behaviours.
They were then monitored three and six months later to see whether they had developed the typical symptoms of IBS, which include diarrhoea and/or constipation, abdominal pain and bloating.
In all, 49 people had IBS at both time points. Women were more than twice as likely to have IBS as the men.
Those with IBS were significantly more likely to have reported high levels of stress and anxiety and psychosomatic symptoms than those who did not develop the condition.
They were also significantly more likely to be "driven," carrying on regardless until they were forced to rest - a pattern of behaviour which only worsens and prolongs the condition, say the authors.
Although not likely to be depressed, those with IBS were more likely to take a pessimistic view of illness.
IBS affects between 10 and 15% of adults in industrialised countries, but its exact cause is unknown. "Gastroenteritis may trigger the symptoms, but cognitions, behaviour and emotions may help to prolong and maintain them over time," conclude the authors, who suggest that cognitive behavioural therapy may be an effective treatment.
Note: This story has been adapted from a news release issued by BMJ Specialty Journals.
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Mar 14 2007, 02:10 AM
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It is the truth I have IBS.One of the main drugs they use is elavil which is amytripaline.When I am in a stressful situation first that happens is my IBS flares up.Thank you for all the great articles.This is such a great website.
Lisa
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Mar 15 2007, 03:59 PM
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IBS is a pain in the butt (pardon the pun!) Ive had this for years and have been prescribed mebeverine to help with it, its funny that it's not that long since I was diagnosed with anxiety and panic disorder so I wonder if this has been underlying for years, therefore triggering the ibs. Thanks kim, artical is great. Leila xx 
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 May 2 2007, 11:50 AM
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QUOTE(lisa1972 @ Mar 14 2007, 02:10 AM)  It is the truth I have IBS.One of the main drugs they use is elavil which is amytripaline.When I am in a stressful situation first that happens is my IBS flares up.Thank you for all the great articles.This is such a great website.
Lisa I have the same issue with stressfull situation. Especially traveling. I have to make sure I go first. I just started cymbalta to help with the anxiety. So far the 60 mg is giving me the D. Sucx.
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May 9 2007, 10:08 AM
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As an anorexic-type since age 3, by age 48 my gut spasm had forgotten how to work so when I did eat I felt bloated++. The doctor eventually prescribed a peppermint capsule and a medication which saved my life! I took these drugs for 5 years and if my symptoms return I will add them to my daily routine even now. I drink Actimel probiotic x 2 daily which helps too. Stress is certainly a trigger, for me I get queasy = can't eat properly = gut spasm slows down = bloating ......... GRRR! As if we need anything else to bother us! ;-)
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Jun 8 2007, 12:15 PM
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This used to be a huge problem for me. I've had anxiety issues since I can remember, which only seem to be helped by medication, which has helped majorly. But before all that it used to be a huge problem. I still get it occassionally when I'm truly anxious or worried about something. It hits so fast. Very unpleasant.
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Jun 12 2007, 03:57 PM
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QUOTE(lostboi88 @ Jun 8 2007, 01:15 PM) This used to be a huge problem for me. I've had anxiety issues since I can remember, which only seem to be helped by medication, which has helped majorly. But before all that it used to be a huge problem. I still get it occassionally when I'm truly anxious or worried about something. It hits so fast. Very unpleasant. I went on a plane a week ago and had so much anxiety that I think I have IBS -- while on my trip I had to go to the doctors because I had pain on the right side of chest - doctor said it was my gallbladder.
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Jun 26 2007, 05:36 AM
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Hi,
Ive been to my Gp about IBS in the past..
. a few months ago I was terrible with it, my Mums even called out an ambulance for me in the beginning of it all, I was doubled over in pain for hours. Ive had those terrible pains on and off since then but I suspect its IBS. Im convinced it is stress related for me so reading this article was interesting for me.
Im only just getting over shingles too - yet another stress related thing.
..Stress, depression, panic attacks, no appetite, IBS on and off.. theyre all mingled into one now and I dont know which came first, but its no wonder my body cant cope with it all, I certainly feel I cant cope with it all sometimes.
Hugs,
Nikkixx.
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Aug 12 2007, 02:39 AM
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This post has been edited by lightsearching: Aug 12 2007, 02:45 AM
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Aug 12 2007, 02:43 AM
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QUOTE(QueenofCorona @ Aug 12 2007, 03:16 PM) This happens to me too. Its a lot of fun right before a date  or out in public. In my case I know its genetic. My grandma was the exact same way but that was over 15 years ago so I'm glad at least now its something people know more about. 11 years of ibs, and can confirm its a state of mind that causes the pain. my main depression in life is my wife, and when she is in one of her angry moods and starts an argument my abdominal pain can be terrible. feels like there is somthing alive in my stomach!! i also notice spasams in my anal passage very low down which i can only describe as a creaking feeling. have recently found that pasta realy works well in my diet ( my stools are normally very loose) i can get very excited about making a splash in the morning intead of the usuall consistency of a sauce bottle. been diagnosed cliniclly depressed for the past 12 months but things are looking up!! richard
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