worried

I have had loose stool now for almost a month as well as a lot of gas. I am also havin anxiety attacks with it but it seems the anxiety attacks have slowed down alot I went to the doctor about the anxiety and he said that in time i will be going to the bathroom normal( this was 2 weeks ago). I also get pains in my stomach from time to time but seems to be when i have to pass the gas. I am worried is there any reason to be or is this normal? Do you think this is IBS

[CassieB]

Just a thought joe joe, do you have any allergies?  I know if people have a gluten allergy it can cause excess gas and loose stool. Maybe the anxiety just topped it off?  People can have this allergy an not even know because it's so mild.  But IBS is also a possibility...

[wantonwonderer]

I would recommend taking a probiotic, specifically Align has helped me with lower digestive problems immensely. It is a bit expensive but it will replenish the beneficial bacteria in your gut and couldn't hurt!

[joejoe163]

thank you so much for your help. i will try to use the Align and i am praying that this will work. i am 20 year old male that has been healthy all my life. Again thank you for this information and i really hope this works cause i am really nuervous about this. i dont have insurance and was pretty upset for when i went to hospital no tets were run on me at all. i hope this works and you definetly have made me less worried. honestly i just get worried this is a fatal situation, i dont know why but i just feel that way

[cbuchholtz]

I agree with the probiotic. I don't know anything about Align but if you go to Sprouts you'll find a good selection. Just make sure it has a high (good) bacteria count. Expect to pay $20 for a high dose one but it's worth it.