First of all, hello to everyone. I am curious to hear the thoughts of people who are going through similar issues.
Medication History: I used Paxera (Paroxetine) for about 6 years. I quit this medication 5–6 months ago. My symptoms reached an unbearable level after stopping. However, I am not sure if this is the primary cause. My blood and stool tests from April 17th were all clear (normal).
Fear of Going Out: My biggest problem is the extreme bowel urgency that occurs every 10–20 minutes whenever I leave the house or get on the work shuttle. I have an intense fear that "I won’t make it in time" or that "I will have an accident," which creates massive stress.
Feeling of Incomplete Evacuation: Even if I just used the bathroom, within 5–10 minutes, I feel a heavy pressure and fullness as if I never went at all. Because of this, I live my entire day feeling like I constantly need to go.
Post-Meal Pressure: Especially about an hour after lunch, I get abdominal pain and have to go to the bathroom again, regardless of how recently I went.
Stressful Situations: In situations where I cannot access a bathroom, I start feeling feverish, experience cold sweats, and feel like I’m about to lose control of my bowels.
Everyone is suggesting Loperamide. Do you think I should try it? What are your recommendations?