Ive been suffering with nausea and constipation since March. I've seen my Gp several times and I've had a course of Lanzoprazole which did nothing to help. She has referred me for an abdominal scan but I've heard nothing. I am now thinking that my symptoms are caused by anxiety which I've suffered from in the past. The nausea appears as soon as I wake up and can last all day on and off. I can eat and drink normally and have no aches or pains. I have noticed that if I'm busy or out and about then I don't notice it, its very strange. I have a bowel movement every four or five days and its always difficult to pass. I am now thinking that I may be bringing it on myself but I'm having trouble accepting that it may be in my mind as why would I do this to myself? I dont feel particularly stressed about life but the worry of my symptoms is making me very worried indeed. I take a small amount of Sertraline as I'm trying to taper them in order to stop but I'm now thinking should I increase the dose to help me feel better. I'm so tired of going through this torment every day, I just don't know what to do and I don't find the Gp's very helpful.
Hi have you tried seeing a therapist, they are really good.. can be costly… try and find an experience therapist..
i’ve had terrible constipation related to anxiety and stress. Anxiety can affect the entire body. Make sure you are staying hydrated.l
You would not do this to yourself intentionally it’s just that anxiety is an actual condition just like any other condition. It can be inherited which is the case for me as my father had it also. it can come on suddenly out of nowhere and cause all kinds of symptoms
. Have you ever considered talking to a counselor who specializes in anxiety? GPs are not particularly good in this area. That’s why I suggest a counselor so you can manage this better and get some tools to help you.
get the results of your scan so you can have peace of mind. Get some support with your anxiety. 