Denmark
A 23-year-old male asked:
i need help finding meds to stop severe stress-ibs-d. any suggestions? this is taking over my life... i can not go outside at all at the moment thanks
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Dr. Atul Singhanswered
Nephrology and Dialysis 28 years experience
Self medication : My best suggestion is avoid self medication and see a GI. There are interventions that can be done rather than self medicate be it any preparation. Seeking consulling. medications, change In diet and other interventions would help. Self medication for a chronic condition is a slippery slope.If a controlled substance is needed suggest get an MD to help out. lastly there can be a true pathology.
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A member asked:
Should I breastfeed if I have ibs?
2 doctor answers • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Russell Faustanswered
ENT and Head and Neck Surgery 29 years experience
No: You will need to check with your OB and GI docs to clear your medications. Some of the meds used to treat IBS can be a risk for nursing infant.
Note that many people with "ibs/ibd" actually have celiac disease. If you have not been tested for celiac, please ask your doc.
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Dr. Mary David commented
Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology
If you aren't taking meds that are contraindicated, the condition itself should not stand in the way of breast feeding which is so good for both you and the baby
Dec 26, 2014
A 35-year-old member asked:
How can I cope with the stress of being a new parent?
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Dr. Maritza Baezanswered
Family Medicine 17 years experience
Stay active: Exercise is a great way to relieve stress. Your body releases endorphins during exercise, which can help you feel calm. If you exercise 30 - 60 minutes a day, your stress levels can improve. When stressed, take 5 slow, deep breaths with your eyes closed, then roll your shoulders forward 5 times, then back 5 times. This will slow your heart rate and release tension in your neck and shoulders.
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A 38-year-old member asked:
As a woman in my 30s, how can I avoid stress?
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Dr. Janet Greenhutanswered
Preventive Medicine 43 years experience
Manage it: Everyone has to deal with stressful situations. But it's not only the stress that makes us feel achy, tense, and irritable. It's also how we react to the stress. It's possible to retrain your brain to respond to stress so it doesn't cause you distress -- at least some of the time. The american psychological association pages on stress are a good place to start: www.Apa.Org/helpcenter/stress.Aspx.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
How can I keep from stressing about my unborn baby's being normal and myhealth?
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Dr. Mandakini Patelanswered
Pediatrics 41 years experience
Prenatal stress: You should talk to ur OB & if he/she tells you everything is okay you should not stress yourself. The baby feels your stress as well so it would be better to let your doctor worry &stress for your & your baby's health if needed. You should enjoy your pregnancy&be happy. If your doctor told you some thing is wrong, there may be other things you could do besides stressing. Use ur energy positively.
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Medford, OR
A 33-year-old female asked:
Im a very stressed out person, n need to know how to cope with it? I get physically ill when its high.
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Dr. Vance Harrisanswered
Family Medicine 37 years experience
Therapy and medicati: You have several options. Cognitive therapy from a good therapist can be very effective in helping with stress and anxiety. There are also very good medications that can give you help. Many times we use a combination of these two therapies. See your doctor and get a recommendation on a good cognitive therapist. Check with your doctor about using some medication that may be helpful.
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