Embarrassing question

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Registered: 03-30-2004
Embarrassing question
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Thu, 08-18-2005 - 11:58am
Does anyone else feel gassy when they're feeling anxious? Whenever my anxiety gets bad I get lots of cramping in my stomach and burp lots. Please tell me I'm not alone! ;o)
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Registered: 05-20-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 12:02pm

Me, too. It is very strange. It seems any symptom we can think of has happened to someone else. No. You're not alone.

Alison

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Registered: 01-17-2001
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 12:46pm
Yes, in fact last night I was having a BAD night and I had to change my shorts and put on my cotton streatchy ones. My belly was so bloated and I had pains, then this morning I had some diareah (sp) Its all related...
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Registered: 03-11-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 2:22pm

ITA! Anxiety can lead to serious physical problems. I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome & get painful cramps & diarrhea when I'm stressed/anxious. I'm not suggesting you have IBS, jellybean, but the IBS board has alot of good info on how to eat & live to ward off the gas/bloating/pain/diarrhea. Here's the link: http://messageboards.ivillage.com/n/mb/listsf.asp?webtag=iv-bhibs&nav=start

 

 


 



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Registered: 05-29-2003
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 8:24pm
Nope. You are not alone. It is nerves. When my anxiey is really bad, I always am running to the bathroom. Yes, it might be an embarrasing question, however, it's nice to know you are not going crazy! I feel the same way. hugs, JD
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Registered: 01-19-2004
Thu, 08-18-2005 - 9:14pm
I think it is totally normal. I have that & also dirrhea. I have had it since my miscarriage, so for about 3 weeks now.
Heather
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Registered: 07-21-2004
Fri, 08-19-2005 - 2:54am
Yep, Me too! Add my name to the list!
What a bummer, huh? ugghhhhh!
From all the responses, I can tell we are definitely 'not alone' in this one! :0p
hugs, shasta
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Registered: 03-30-2004
Fri, 08-19-2005 - 2:01pm

yay! I'm so happy to know that I'm not the only one passing gas!!

Cheers!
Sarah

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Registered: 05-18-2005
Fri, 08-19-2005 - 10:09pm
Yup, sure is the same for me. It seems to affect my stomach right away, I feel gassy and bloated and also get the diarrhea. It seems the last few days my anxiety level has been up again....I think it's because we are going away for a few days and I am so afraid what could happen around here with the family. Also, I worry when we have to drive a long distance. This anxiety sucks!!!!!! JanW
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