Thanks so much Kitt.. This site has been a pilar of strength for me.. Thank you are all your kind words of support thru the years.... I am living prove you can get better... Anyone having problems I...
Hey All, You probably don't remember me I used to post along time ago... I had tons of health issues which gave me anxiety/agorophobia... I did not leave my house hardly at all for 2 years... Then a...
Thanks Kitt, I will check it out.....
Hey All, Have not posted in a really long time.. I have been on Klonopin .5 am .5 pm for about a year and a half.. I would like get off the drug and see how my anxiety is.. I am on a low dose but am...
Hello, I have been taking Klonopin for about 6 months.. It is a great medication for anxiety/panic... I can't take any of the ssri drugs they make me sick... This medication really works better if...
Hello All, Well I am one of the lucky ones I guess.. I applied about 7 years ago and was approved on the first try... What I did was I kept really good records.. I sent a hand written letter of how...
Debaser, I am so glad you are doing so well... I totally agree with you that you need a go to person to help you thru these trying times.. I also have found that person.. It is nice because husbands,...
Hello All, Have not been here in awhile.. Anyway.. I am staring at a Dannon Activia Yogurt.. Afraid to eat it.. Anyone tried it?? I am just afriad it will make me sick... You know us with IBS afraid...
This is very inspirational. Enjoy.... It is one of the most moving lectures I have ever heard. I can't think of a better way to spend 11 1/2 minutes....
Hello, I could not handle the SSRI's.. So my doctor put me on Klonopin.. It does work very well.. You might want to check that one out.. Hope you feel better......
Hey ALL, Just a update.. Well I did it!!!! Went to my daughters baseball... Wow it was only 2 hours but still I did it.. Just thought I would let you all know.. Thanks for your support.. Tommarow we...
Marthmae, Thank you for that... I really need to remember all of that.. Well today is a test.. My daughter maddie plays boys baseball and is really good.. We signed her up for private coaching and...
Dw and behind, Thanks so much for the posts... Dwfish, Don't ever ever feel judged for your situation.. Believe me we judge ourselves enough without others doing it for us.. Please either one of you...
ello All, Well I am thankful that I woke up this morning!!!! I am thankfull for my family and friends.. I am thankfull that I have a husband that has never givin up on me.. I am thankfull for our...
Hello, THanks again for the kind words.. Debaser thanks for the kick in the pants!! haa I needed it.. Wen I hope you are able to make it to your sons school.. Let us know.. I have been there many...
Hello, Thank you all for the kind words... I did get out today!!! Debaser made me.. haha He said just do it.. Just drive 5 miles today... Then try 6 tommarow.. So I took his advise and did it......
Kitt, After reading that i burst into tears... That is exactly how I feel... Thank you so much for taking the time to say those kind words... I beat myself up everyday... Everyday that I can't take...
Hello, Thank both of you for the kind words... Its like I know what do to but just won't do it.. I do beat myself up all the time when I can't just do like everyone else.. I need to stop that.. It is...
Hello All, Have not posted in awhile.. Don't know if you all know my story I will give you the short version... I am a 43 year old female with two beautiful girls 8 and 4 I am married to a wonderful...
Debaser, Well my friend, you have come a long way baby.. We all have set backs for sure.. But you did it. You made it to your Dads, then you will go to your moms and soon enough you will be back...
Skitt, Thanks so much.. You are so right.. I guess I am one of the people that just can't drink on it.. I totally understand that you are not suppose to.. But I figured a little would be ok.. Guess...
Hello All, Well I have been on Klonopin for 4 weeks now and am doing pretty good.. I am not a drinker but used to drink a glass of wine here and there.. Last night I went to a party which is a big...
Hello, I have had IBS/panic/agorophobia for 10 years.. I just started Klonopin 3 weeks ago.. My IBS is better.. Not perfect.. But better.. I am going out more which is great.. Just thought I would...
Hello, I was afraid of all drugs.. They all made me sick.. I tried xanax and it was ok but I did not like the ups and downs.. My friend Debaser said I should try Klonopin.. I was so scared.. I tried...
Hello All, I have had agorophobia/anxiety/panic/IBS for 10 years.. I have had many surgeries thinking that was the answer.. Finally last year after going to Cleveland Clinic they found that my...
Hello, I also had gallbladder problems for 10 years before finally with a hydascan it was dx.. I really think you will get your answer with this test.. It depends what your refraction rate was.. If...
Stkitt, THank you so much for the reply.. I am so nervous about taking a new drug.. I hope it will be the key to helping me recover.....
Hello, THank you so much for the reply.. I am always afraid to try new drugs.. This helps me on how to take this one. Thanks again.....
Hello All, It has been along time since I have posted.. I have anxiety/agorophobia/IBS I have had this for 10 years.. Long story short after 6 abd surgeries finally went to Cleveland Clinic last Nov...
Hello, Well let me tell you something about the gallbladder.. I had a bad one for 10 years!!! I had a hydascan and it was fine about 8 years ago.. I continued to have attacks and pain for years.. Had...
Has anyone ever taken Donnatol?? I thought I had tried every drug, I have not tried this one yet.. Thanks.. /community/emoticons/tongue.gif ...
Tracy, I am so sorry for all your troubles.. You said you are two states away from Mayo.. Which Mayo are you talking about ?? I am 43 years old have have two kids.. I have been sick with...
Thanks All.. You just saved me a bunch of money.....
Hey All, Just saw a infomercial on Aloecure.. They say it will cure all types of digestive issues.. Anyone ever try it?? I have had IBS for 15 years but never tried this one.. I might get it if...
Ken, I am sorry you are going thru this.. I to suffer from anxiety/agorophobia.. I don't know your story.. Please fill me in.. Would love to try to help you.. My agorophobia started with health...
Sarita, That is great!!!! I always thought you should be one.. You are very knowledgeable and love your view.....
Hello, Well I had IBS or so they said for the past 15 years.. The found after years of surgeries and testing that my gallbladder was bad.. My refraction os 23.. They took it out in Novemeber along...
Hello All, My doctor told me that the brain zaps are caused by meds.. My friend was on zoloft for 5 years and went off because of the brain zaps.. I am on .25 of xanax once a day which is nothing and...
Hello, I had a pretty good week.. I am agorophobic and hardly ever leave the house.. This week I went out!! So that is really good for me.. I have IBS/anxiety.. I really want to thank debaser he has...
Hello, I totally agree with Kerimon.. I have had stomach issues for 15 years.. The last 5 have been terrible.. They did a hysterectomy, every test in the book.. Upper GI, Lower GI,...
Hello, Just thought I would share a positive thing I did for a friend who just got the dx of IBS.. She has been going for testing, you know all the fun tests we have all been thru.. She had already...
Thank you so much for your replies!!!.. I understand it takes awhile for drugs to work but I have 2 small kids and I can't wait 2 weeks to see if I can function.. I will try the acupunture.. Thanks...
Hello, I was on 15mg.. How remeron works is the lower doses make you more tired.. I was not tired before I took it.. I just can't handle medication.. Yes Sarita it was for my pain and IBS.. They say...
/community/emoticons/eyes.gif Hello, You probably all know me by now as the scaredy cat to try new medication for my IBS.. I have tried everything from Zoloft to bentyl.. Nothing works.. I am very...
Hello, Where are you from?? If you go to the hospital with all those problems they have to help you.. Demand help!!! Tell them you are so sick you feel like you are going to die.. Whenever I went...
Hello, IBS is different for everyone.. Most people are worse in the morning.. I happen to be one of the lucky ones who has it in the morning and at night.. What are your symptoms?? Have you gone to a...
Hello All, Try not to let it get to the point that I am at!! I never leave the house.. My husband bought us a moterhome so I could travel with my family... I have had this for 15 years.. The last 5...
Sarita, You poor thing!! What a great guy you have.. Have they told you that you just have IBS?? You have been thru the ringer with this crap.. (no pun intended) haha YOu have had all the tests done...
Lil, Hey girl what a bummer.. Well I was on the pill for about 15 years.. I found it best to take it at night because then you sleep thru the yucky feeling.. I remember one time missed 3 days worth...
Hello, I totally understand.. I have IBS which has turned into anxiety/panic agorophobia.. I have a real hard time leaving the house.. I was able to get disability because of it.. That does help with...