u/LeftAnalysis4711

▲ 12 r/ibs

Going out and being away from home makes me very uncomfortable.

Whenever I go out, I feel like I need to use the toilet. Sometimes I pass stool, but other times nothing happens. Long drives, trips, exams, traffic jams, waiting in queues, and situations where I have important work to do make me especially anxious and uncomfortable.

My mind constantly worries, “What will I do if I suddenly need a toilet?” This anxiety seems to make the urge even stronger. I constantly worry about where I will find a washroom in public. However, if I know there is a washroom nearby, I feel completely comfortable and safe.

I have tried taking Imodium, but I still feel the urge to use the toilet. When I actually go to the toilet, sometimes nothing comes out.

Does anyone else experience this? What treatments, therapies, or medications have helped you?

reddit.com
u/LeftAnalysis4711 — 2 days ago
▲ 1 r/ibs

Has anyone been diagnosed with IBS without having stomach cramps?

My main symptom is the frequent urge to go to the toilet, but I don't have abdominal pain or stomach cramps. Has anyone else experienced this? What was your diagnosis or what helped?

reddit.com
u/LeftAnalysis4711 — 20 days ago
▲ 1 r/ibs

How long does it take for amitriptyline to start working for IBS?

How long does it take for amitriptyline to start working for IBS?

reddit.com
u/LeftAnalysis4711 — 29 days ago
▲ 0 r/ibs

Why do doctors prescribe amitriptyline for IBS, and is it considered a psychiatric medicine?

Why do doctors prescribe amitriptyline for IBS, and is it considered a psychiatric medicine?

reddit.com
u/LeftAnalysis4711 — 29 days ago