What came first the anxiety or IBS?
What came first the chicken or the egg? In my case what came first the Anxiety disorder or the IBS? Food or drink triggers aren't the only things that can set off IBS. Stress, worry, depression and anxiety can all cause similar symptoms. It can become a vicious cycle. Once set off, the stress of dealing with an IBS episode can be a problem in it's self. Iv often wondered what came first with me. I remember having stomach problems as a child, but it wasn't till after I was ill with E-Coli that it really became a major problem for me. (2 weeks before Christmas, talk about bad timing!!!) INFO : From research I discovered that if you have had food poisoning or gastroenteritis you are more prone to develop IBS. All the stress from worrying about my medical last week, added to the fact I forgot to re-order my prescription amitriptyline that I take for my IBS. Is the reason that my stomach is now bloated, uncomfortable and feels as hard...