Digestive problems: nausea, diarrhoea, bloating, GERD

[Frogie]

1 minute ago, deadbrain said:

I dunno I don't want to take any meds(and btw I am a doctor myself). I experience migraines,burning sensations,brain fog, light sensitivity,food sensitivity since I started work. I dunno what work does but causes all these withdrawal symptoms to come back with force.  I just pray that my diarrhea does not worsen and I don't need to go to the hospital. 

I hope you find relief. Good luck.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[manny03]

57 minutes ago, deadbrain said:

I dunno I don't want to take any meds(and btw I am a doctor myself). I experience migraines,burning sensations,brain fog, light sensitivity,food sensitivity since I started work. I dunno what work does but causes all these withdrawal symptoms to come back with force.  I just pray that my diarrhea does not worsen and I don't need to go to the hospital. 

Follow Frogie's advice of Metamucil.

 

I'm my case,after a stressful event that lead to me quitting my job in late November my withdrawal symptoms came back full force, though now with G.I. Symptoms (stomach cramps and pains or weird sensations when I'm about to pass a bowel movement, gas, or eat, constipation), termors, and weird red spots on my skin. Like you it seems my gi system forgot how to function.

 

It seems like our CNS haven't recovered yet, and this is happening. I already had breath tests for H. Plyori, blood and urine work and ultrasounds and nothing was found. They've chalk this to anxiety though I know better...It's withdrawal. 

[Frogie]

13 hours ago, manny03 said:

Follow Frogie's advice of Metamucil.

 

I'm my case,after a stressful event that lead to me quitting my job in late November my withdrawal symptoms came back full force, though now with G.I. Symptoms (stomach cramps and pains or weird sensations when I'm about to pass a bowel movement, gas, or eat, constipation), termors, and weird red spots on my skin. Like you it seems my gi system forgot how to function.

 

It seems like our CNS haven't recovered yet, and this is happening. I already had breath tests for H. Plyori, blood and urine work and ultrasounds and nothing was found. They've chalk this to anxiety though I know better...It's withdrawal. 

Thank you manny03:

 

 I had a lot of problems and ended up having a colonoscopy. The dr advised to take Metamucil and I haven’t had that problem since.

 

 I hope you doing well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[manny03]

1 minute ago, Frogie said:

Thank you manny03:

 

 I had a lot of problems and ended up having a colonoscopy. The dr advised to take Metamucil and I haven’t had that problem since.

 

 I hope you doing well.

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

 

My symptoms wax and wane or shift on my abdomen. Though, after the battery tests, I'm just going to power through it. I wish my issues were easy as taking metamucil. Though, the comforting thing is that compare to how I was in December, I'm far better. I just hope it goes away with time. 

[Frogie]

Just now, manny03 said:

 

My symptoms wax and wane or shift on my abdomen. Though, after the battery tests, I'm just going to power through it. I wish my issues were easy as taking metamucil. Though, the comforting thing is that compare to how I was in December, I'm far better. I just hope it goes away with time. 

It will. I had my problems for almost 3 years before I had a colonoscopy and tried Metamucil.

 

It takes our bodies a long time to heal and recover from these horrible meds!

 

Good luck...

 

Take care,

Frogie xx

[Orangeblossom77]

I have had surgeries in the tummy / bowel and spoke to my surgeon who told me some patients have found

peppermint oil useful for IBS type issues. I tried this and it did seem to help a bit with nausea too 

[readyfortheworld]

I have been off antidepressants since April of last year and started dealing with constant gas, frequent bowel movements, urgent bowel movements and stomach pain since October of last year. It has really effected my quality of life and makes me not want to do anything due to the pain and embarrassment. My question is; does withdrawal cause this and will it go away on its own with time or should I be actively trying to treat it? I should also add that I eat a plant-based diet. Thanks

[Altostrata]

Hello, @readyfortheworld. Yes, withdrawal syndrome can cause IBS-like symptoms, please read the topic above.

 

You may have to go on a low FODMAP diet for a while (see discussion above).

[manny03]

8 hours ago, readyfortheworld said:

I have been off antidepressants since April of last year and started dealing with constant gas, frequent bowel movements, urgent bowel movements and stomach pain since October of last year. It has really effected my quality of life and makes me not want to do anything due to the pain and embarrassment. My question is; does withdrawal cause this and will it go away on its own with time or should I be actively trying to treat it? I should also add that I eat a plant-based diet. Thanks

 

Hey!

 

I used to suffer from IBS before taking my medication. Though, once I began, my  IBS mostly went away - still suffered from Constipation, though it was nothing. 

 

However, after I began my withdrawals in July, I began to redevelop IBS like symptoms. However, in late November is when full fledge IBS like symptoms developed. (gas, burping, weird sensation when eating foods, sensitivities towards foods, urgent bowel movements or going constipated, stomach cramps etc.) Some say this occurs since our gut is our second brain were most of our serotonin lies in. The brain and gut are trying to communicate with each other though at the moment it can't since the signals are misfiring through withdrawals, and you begin to have these symptoms and develop sensitivities to foods that you didn't have before.  

 

 I'm with Alto, I'd begin a diet exclusionary diet to see what foods aren't sensitive to your stomach/lower g.i. so the symptoms become bearable through this withdrawal period. 

[readyfortheworld]

Hello @Altostrata, thanks for recommending the low FODMAP diet. Besides that, what else do you recommend I take/do? I currently take 20 billion CFU probiotics in the morning but I don’t really feel a difference. I also do weightlifting and take walks at the park 

[readyfortheworld]

What else has helped you @manny03? These IBS-like symptoms are debilitating and have been going on for awhile. I thought they would’ve gotten better by now

[Altostrata]

@readyfortheworld please read this topic from the beginning, also other topics in Important topics about tests, supplements, treatments, diet

[manny03]

5 hours ago, readyfortheworld said:

What else has helped you @manny03? These IBS-like symptoms are debilitating and have been going on for awhile. I thought they would’ve gotten better by now

 

Well, I had to cut spicy foods, caffeine, dairy, or any syrupy liquids. 

 

Add more greens, fiber, wheat, oats,  fruits and vegetables. 

 

If dairy is not an issue with you, I'd start eating greek yogurt. 

 

Add probiotics supplement. 

 

Drink Turmeric shake that calms my nervous system including in my stomach. 

 

 

Drink chamomile teas at morning and night also to calm my nerves, and gets some sleep. 

 

Over time, its somewhat helped. I still suffer from constipation, cramps, and once in a blue moon still get burning sensation on my stomach, though not as bad as before.  

 

 

[readyfortheworld]

Thanks for recommending to add turmeric to a shake @manny03. That seemed to help a bit this morning. Also, drinking lemon ginger tea helped.

[manny03]

12 minutes ago, readyfortheworld said:

Thanks for recommending to add turmeric to a shake @manny03. That seemed to help a bit this morning. Also, drinking lemon ginger tea helped.

Just keep doing that and over time it will to calm these symptoms. 

[voyteck]

Has anyone tried sulpiride (or amisulpride) for GI issues?  In my country sulpiride is prescribed sometimes for IBS (in doses about 50 mg 2x/day).

 

It's the last thing my gastro proposed (except trimebutine - but after 2 days on it I don't want to continue it - side effects).

 

Of course I am very reluctant to start it (I know what it is) but my GI issues are much worse than year ago (it's been 15 months since I stopped my poison). Another reason I am considering it is that I had taken it and while it didn't help for depression (maybe briefly), it didn't cause any problems. But that was before I was damaged. Now I am so sensitive to 80% of substances I try.

 

Any experiences?

[ChessieCat]

On 9/7/2019 at 2:42 PM, Asta said:

Serotonin and Anti-depressant Drug Alter the Gut’s Microbiota

https://www.technologynetworks.com/drug-discovery/news/serotonin-and-anti-depressant-drug-alter-the-guts-microbiota-323652?fbclid=IwAR3lZaQjKz6rcx0MtOVV8VRqBrm5rigJOcY-KV4DYDfJCasjvvWKQjtobys

 

 

[Junglechicken]

Going to see if I can resolve all my GI issues through diet protocol(s) before seeing my GP.

 

I'm guessing this is a WD thing as opposed to anything else.

 

My gut function was perfect prior to AD use.

[LiaJ]

Digestive enzymes

 

Hello Everyone,

 

I'm here to talk about poop and digestion. Has anyone here used a full spectrum digestive enzyme to aid with constipation or IBS in general? I am considering trying it. Personally, I have been using Miralax daily to induce bowel movements because I am not having them on my own. I began having issues after W/D. I suspect now that my nutrient absorption is compromised for the stress of the event and continued daily stress contribute to this issue. Lately it seems that everything I eat causes gas, bloating and constipation, and I eat what I perceive to be a flawless diet. It has recently occurred to me (why it took this long I don't know) that poor digestion and nutrient absorption could be the culprit. I'm sure this is a common tale for those of us on psych meds for an extended period of time and have then endured a stressful w/d. 

 

Anyhow, the digestive enzyme I am thinking about is made by Thorne, which is a reputable company. I learned of them through Ben Greenfield, who is a nutrition researcher and human optimization expert. Any time I consider taking a new supplement I tend to reach out here first to see if anyone has used such a thing and what their experience was. Here is the link. 

 

Also, I am curious to know if paradoxical reactions to L-Theanine are common. I was considering adding that for anxiety support. I have been wary of supplements in general but feel as though now it might be safe to start using them. 

 

Thank you to all, and be well

 

 

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[Eastcoastgirl]

I have no issues with them unless I get ones that have glutamic acid in them, as that ingredient affects the brain. You can find plenty without though. 

[AlaskanGlacier]

Severe stomach pain

 

Is that a thing that some people have gotten? It started a few months off of Prozac after my taper. It feels like serious gas and pain moving through my colon, pressing up on my appendix, then gallbladder, then stomach then down to the bottom left part of my abdomen. It's literally like a ball moving through my guts everyday. Been on SSRIs for like 14 years and I know that serotonin helps regulate pain and obviously gut motility, but is this normal? The gut pain doubles me over sometimes.

 

Thanks

 

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[Eastcoastgirl]

On 9/6/2020 at 8:05 PM, AlaskanGlacier said:

Severe stomach pain

 

Is that a thing that some people have gotten? It started a few months off of Prozac after my taper. It feels like serious gas and pain moving through my colon, pressing up on my appendix, then gallbladder, then stomach then down to the bottom left part of my abdomen. It's literally like a ball moving through my guts everyday. Been on SSRIs for like 14 years and I know that serotonin helps regulate pain and obviously gut motility, but is this normal? The gut pain doubles me over sometimes.

 

Thanks

 

I have the exact same thing. I actually had it before I ever went on SSRIs too and they were the only thing that helped. It feels like a baseball that moves around. 

[ThatOneGirlStitch]

Has anyone found anything that helps with inflammation of the esophagus. At least that is what I believe it is. I feel pain there and my stomach for about 3 hours after eating. I'm trying to change my diet to help with this. Does this go away over time?

[curiousnootropics]

Hello

I'm 13 months off. The last couple of days, my stomach have been aching and I have been having severe bloating. Is it possible to withdrawal can cause this problem this late? (13 months off, 1 year on). Suggestions?

[ThatOneGirlStitch]

On 1/13/2022 at 6:11 AM, curiousnootropics said:

Hello

I'm 13 months off. The last couple of days, my stomach have been aching and I have been having severe bloating. Is it possible to withdrawal can cause this problem this late? (13 months off, 1 year on). Suggestions?

yes, it can. It can happen years out or be triggered by something. Do you have an idea of the cause: gas, food reaction, is it constant, did you try a new supplement or probiotic, does it feel like food is trapped? 

[Jilla]

Medicine for diarrhea

 

Just me again. Loosing so much weight and things going right thru me. I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with medicine to stop diarrhea.🤦‍♀️ This is crazy stuff. Thanks ahead of time.

 

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[peaceandlove]

On 8/5/2014 at 11:47 AM, Rhiannon said:

Withdrawal definitely messes with my GI tract.

has your GI issues improved?? I’m suffering from dry retching, heartburn, constapation, stomach pain, no appetite all of a sudden 

[peaceandlove]

On 6/7/2016 at 6:31 AM, O2bhappy said:

GrandmaD-

 

I did have an endoscopy and it showed I had a little bit of acid reflux.  When I was first put on Nexium I didn't want to take it, but after the endoscopy the doctor wanted me to take it for 3 months.  It did help but I had to wean myself off of it over a month time.  After I finished the Nexium I took Zantac for one week.  I have now been off all my stomach meds for 3 weeks.  I have been drinking a lot of water and noticed lately it has made me feel more nauseous. 

 

I still have days where I am nauseous and can hardly eat anything.  I rarely ever get hungry and when I do it is actually shocking. 

has your stomach issues resolved?? I’m going through the same heartburn, stomach pain, no appetite, nauseous  etc

[peaceandlove]

On 10/14/2018 at 10:32 PM, Mewmewkitty said:

For the first time in my life I got heartburm yday. Nothing in my diet have changed at all. 

 

Is there a worry, do i need to do anything or does heartburn leave by its own?

has the heartburn gone away for you?

[peaceandlove]

What’s a good safe Digestive enzyme I can take?

[peaceandlove]

On 7/9/2013 at 3:11 PM, Rhiannon said:

I've been having intermittent problems with nausea and queasiness. I think I posted about it before. I was wondering if anyone has suggestions to help cope with it.

 

I think it's due to a combination of Lamictal tapering and my night-shift schedule; my digestive system seems to have more trouble switching between nights and days than my sleep/wake cycle. It's got to be the Lamictal too though, because it seems to come on 4-5 days after I make a reduction and then gets gradually better as I hold.

 

Anyway, maybe I just need to whine, but if anyone's been through this and has suggestions, I'd be glad to hear them.

 I too have nausea. Has is gone away for you naturally over time?? I have heartburn & ibs symptoms as well all of a sudden too… have you’ve experienced this?

[peaceandlove]

On 2/20/2020 at 5:04 AM, Junglechicken said:

Going to see if I can resolve all my GI issues through diet protocol(s) before seeing my GP.

 

I'm guessing this is a WD thing as opposed to anything else.

 

My gut function was perfect prior to AD use.

hello was wondering if your GI issues have improved?? I’m going through the same all of a sudden, heartburn & ibs like symptoms 

[peaceandlove]

On 7/15/2022 at 12:40 PM, Jilla said:

Medicine for diarrhea

 

Just me again. Loosing so much weight and things going right thru me. I was wondering if anyone has had a problem with medicine to stop diarrhea.🤦‍♀️ This is crazy stuff. Thanks ahead of time.

 

im going through the same. It’s either diarrhea or constapation… ibs like symptoms. & heartburn as well to top it all of. Leaves me with no appetite & confused on what to eat. I too have lost weight. Your not alone

[MaggieSmalls]

Unspecific problems with my gut after years of WD

 

Hello,

 

for about 2 month I have very strong and unspecific problems with my gut including pain, diarrhea, nausea, bloating and now and then I need to throw up.

Since my withdrawal journey I have more or less constantly diarrhea but for like 2 months its really heavy and I do not really know to assess this.

When this pain and heavy diarrhea started like 2 month ago I went to see my doctor because it really worried that my stool started to look like clay and smelled really really disgusting. (sorry for the details)

But my stool sample was negative and he told me that everything looks very normal. Whenever I developed serious symptoms during withdrawal I was running to my doctor, he was checking me saying everything is fine and that he cannot find anything. 

So by time I started to accept that this is caused by Paxil and I just need to go trough and everything will eventually go away. This is what I think now as well, that my gut is now "being repaired" and I just need to go trough this phase as well.

 

I don´t think I need a colonoscopy at the age of 33 but my doctor will 100% tell me that because he could not find anything in my stool sample but my oversensitive mind telling me to check for cancer etc immediately.

What I tried for the past few days was bentonite combined with flea seeds and prebiotics. This helps me since it makes my stool formed and solid but only as long as I don´t skip a day with that treatment. Also skipping milk doesn´t and certain types of food don´t really seem to help. Yesterday I ate very healthy (mainly vegetables)  but today my gut feels like a mess.

 

My heart and experiences with symptoms for the past 5 years say me that this is 100% withdrawal related but I of course do not want to ignoring a potential disease.

Would appreciate if you share your experiences if you can relate!

Maggie

 

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[Heath]

I am gonna share this here not to discourage but to maybe help identify someone’s symptoms and causes. I am no dr this is just something I read in my journey. 
 

https://rxisk.org/bladder-and-bowel-problems-after-antidepressants/

[MaggieSmalls]

It turns out that my pancreas is not producing enough enzymes as it should. My elastase was last tested at around 180 and it should be over 200 as far as I understood.

Since I am in withdrawal I don´t drink alcohol at all and before all that I was also never a heavily drinker. I also avoid fatty foods and live pretty healty overall.

 

I really cannot understand how my pancreas is having troubles producing enough enzymes since this disease is noramlly triggered by an inflamation / heavy drinking / loads of fast food etc. .This is what my doctor told me and she also doesn´t really understand that...maybe its genetic she says but 2 month ago I did not had this problem.

I also never really had digestive problems at all before taking Paxil and I really hope there is a link between my wd and this problem so there is chance that this will recover as well as the other symptoms. My stool has become better since I take enzymes but on top of that I can´t eat gluten products at all despite a negative gluten intolerance test.

 

In the last 5 years I had lots of very weird symptoms which I never had before, most of them lasted for 3 month and then dissapeared as suddenly as they came.

I´ll keep you updated.