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DrSugar Answers: Antidepressant, IBS, and Weight Gain?
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Dear DrSugar,
I've recently been diagnosed with probable irritable bowel syndrome that is exacerbated by anxiety and depression. My doctor prescribed the antidepressant Citalopram to decrease my abdominal pain and stabilize my mood.
Another Reason to Exercise: Relieve IBS Symptoms
It seems like almost anyone who's ever had stomach issues for more than a week has been diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome. If you've got IBS then you know it's no fun, but it's also not an excuse to skip your exercise routine. In fact, Reuters recently reported on a new study that found that regular exercise can relieve constipation and feelings of bloating in folks with IBS.
DrSugar Answers: IBS Treatment With No Health Insurance?
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Dear DrSugar,
I'm pretty positive I have Irritable Bowl Syndrome. Are there any things you can do to treat it without going to see a doctor?
What's the Deal with: Irritable Bowel Syndrome
The Mayo Clinic reports that Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) affects one in ten Americans. That's a lot of people! It predominantly affects women who experience their first signs of the syndrome in their early 20s.
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Group Therapy: How Do I Deal With My Friend's Annoying Habit?
One of my best friends has a very sensitive constitution — if her stomach isn't upset, she's got a cold, or the shingles, or the flu — you name it, she has it. She's one of those people who will tell you exactly how she's really feeling when you simply say, "Hi, how are you?"
Her latest thing is that she's been diagnosed with IBS, which explains her multitude of stomach problems and food sensitivities.
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