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328799 tn?1276565732

gas pains and lose stools?

are these from anxiety?
well, there was a outbreak of listeria, in pre packaged meats here in out country.
and i have been up on that ALLLL WEEK. and one of the symptoms is cramps.
could it be that my mind is making me think i have it?
cuz i didnt eat any meat. like and the pains usually come up when i start to get anxious.
like its cramping around and across my belly button like where my intestines are.
im worried that i have like listeria, or like gastrointestional disease, which makes my anxiety worse, which makes the pains worse.
is my mind playing with me?
thanks.
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I think your anxiety is playing with you, because an anxious stomach causes loose stools and cramps.  Relax and don't worry.  You didn't eat any!  And even if you did, not everyone gets it.

For example, I have a huge fear of vomiting, and when the stomach flu comes around my area, I freak out, thinking I have it.  I have nausea, diarrhea, etc, but I've never thrown up.  I think a lot of times the anxiety can really cause your body this stress.  

And the IBS?  I don't think you have that either.  Did these symptoms just start happening when you started getting anxious over this listeria?  Or have you had this before, when you weren't anxious?  

Feel better.  You'll be okay.  Keep yourself busy and try to take your mind off it.  I know its hard, but do the best you can.  

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246464 tn?1249452147
Not at all... Just annoying
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328799 tn?1276565732
is that deadly?
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Hi;

   Maybe the added worry has caused you to have IBS, Irritable Bowel Syndrome?
   Doubtful, you have Listeria.

   Russ
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