Does anyone get a nervous stomach??

jenifer99 Posted: Jun 15, 2004 11:21 PM

Does anyone get a nervous stomach??

hi girls,
sorry to bring this up......when i was in other friends bridal parties or even throwing friends their shower's, i always get a nervous stomach and end up in the bathroom most of the time!! i'm scared what will happen to me when i have my shower or even worse my wedding day!!! am i the only one who this happens to? if you are also in this situation, what do you do??

girlygrl33 Posted: Jun 15, 2004 11:31 PM

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OH YEAAA, I have IBS (irrital bowel syndrome) i think the whole world has it. welp I plan on eating very bland and eat banana's they bind me. I also keep pepcid ac, tums and imodium with me at all times, great topic right!!!!!! My friends tease me all the time about this too!!! God I hope I dont get sick at the altar!!!! lol

pokow Posted: Jun 15, 2004 11:33 PM

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Posted by girlygrl33

OH YEAAA, I have IBS (irrital bowel syndrome) i think the whole world has it. welp I plan on eating very bland and eat banana's they bind me. I also keep pepcid ac, tums and imodium with me at all times, great topic right!!!!!! My friends tease me all the time about this too!!! God I hope I dont get sick at the altar!!!! lol

i was diagnosed with IBS a couple of months ago also....i think i have to call my gastroenterologist.....funny thing, i work for one!!! too embarassed to ask her though!

julz33 Posted: Jun 16, 2004 07:49 AM

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I have IBS also and it SUCKS! Over the past 5 years it has gotten worse and worse. I have been to a few Dr.s and basically they tell me to try to eat right and not be stressed. What it eat right? They say it is diffrernt for everyone with IBS. The was a post of NWR not to long ago about stomach problems and IBS.
ETA; http://www.liweddings.com/chat/topic.aspx?ID=143878

CaCRmr Posted: Jun 16, 2004 08:40 AM

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WOW I was going to post this topic but I thought no one would understand. I have a VERY nervous stomache, it's not considered IBS but it's like that. ANYTHING that gets me nervous causes me to be in the bathroom. I'm VERY worried about my wedding day, I'll probably take 3 imodium the night before. Can you imagine having to go in your dress. I'd be really upset. So glad I'm not alone.

NPbride Posted: Jun 16, 2004 08:48 AM

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FI has a nervous stomach also. WHen his nerves get to him he takes a prescription med (i think it's s/t called like Liborax) that his GI prescribed. He also takes Nexium every day and that has helped so much. Speak to your dr about your concerns.

lorsin Posted: Jun 16, 2004 09:27 AM

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Me too! I think it's the 'in' syndrome right now - even the Sopranos had it.

I have imodium AD with me at all times and it works quickly. I'm planning on eating bland for the couple days before, but sometimes it's not the food that's the trigger, it's stress. I may wake up and take it just in case on the big day.

Talk to your doc, see what he/she says and make sure to try to get it under control now, so you don't have to worry on your wedding day.

We'll all be fine!!

snowprincess805 Posted: Jun 16, 2004 09:33 AM

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Eat a lot of fiber- especially whole wheat bread - and stay away from milk - that has worked for me the best - with IBS it is hard to get fiber from salad and leaves well too my doctor said

MuchInLuvMichi Posted: Jun 16, 2004 09:34 AM

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hi girls, i also have ibs and it is horrible! my whole day and life for that matter revolves around the bathroom. i have taken numerous meds, but mostly balanacing alot of exercise, water, and no stress, and healthy eating mantains it..sometimes that doesnt even work tho which really sux..peppermint and tea, plus fiber pills, also work wonders, i always go to a great website for ibs sufferers and they have a selfhelp book and cookbook that revolves around foods just for pple with sensitive stomachs and who have ibs. i will try and find out the name of that site its on my home computer..if u have any more q's lemme know..

Danielle&Scott Posted: Jun 16, 2004 09:34 AM

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I used to take Nexium and also monoclopramide, because the Nexium would make my stomach feel wierd. I had a minor case of Acid Reflux. Its now 8 months later, and I feel great. I havent taken the medication in 8 months. I still get upset stomachs though, and I still cannot eat what ever I want. I don't think I ever will be able too.

I think the day of the wedding, I will be plugging up. I will take 2 or 3 Immodium, and then just try to watch what I eat.

Bananas and I think white rice are supposed to be binding foods. So try to eat some before the wedding, and I think you should be ok....

I'm getting married in less than 2 months, and im not nervous, but I am excited. I cannot wait for the honeymoon.

charlotte227 Posted: Jun 16, 2004 09:35 AM

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yes i don't like crowds i am dreading the actual wedding my FI is laughing he keeps saying you know every guest but still all of them assembled at once and staring!!!!

bridzilla Posted: Jun 16, 2004 09:41 AM

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I don't have IBS, but when I'm nervous (especially when I know everyone will be looking at me) I get nauseous. I can't even talk, and I don't want to eat, but that makes it worse. I've never actually thrown up from nervousness, but I have to lock myself in the bathroom for a few minutes just to calm down.
I think my problem is just anxiety, but all the drugs that are out there just make you drowsy.
Oh well, who knows what will happen that day.

Salason626 Posted: Jun 16, 2004 10:40 AM

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my FH and I both get it. we will take our usual 2 immodiums on the day of the wedding and probably split a bottle of pepto as usual!

aimerliny Posted: Jun 16, 2004 10:44 AM

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I have the same issue.

You won't be able to do this before your shower, but the few days before the wedding, watch what you eat -- stay away from veggies and spicy food or greasy food. And stock up on Tums and Immodium.

brooklynbridezilla Posted: Jun 16, 2004 10:53 AM

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Same concerns here...I need to be able to get out of my dress quickly. Gross, I know. I have sensitive stomach to begin with, and stress REALLY gets my stomach upset. Maybe I'll stick a flask of pepto in my garter.

bellepoque Posted: Jun 16, 2004 10:56 AM

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When I get my nervous, my stomach goes crazy. I know I'll have to go to the bathroom right before the wedding.

xjulietx Posted: Jun 16, 2004 11:01 AM

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I am also worried about a nervous, but for two reasons.

One: I get a nervous stomach and have to run to the bathroom a lot under stressful circumstances
Two: I have my period right now and I am getting married on Sunday. It will be gone by Sunday, but a lot of the time, I get bad cramps and the runs a day or two after the end of my period which could mean Sunday!!!

jenifer99 Posted: Jun 16, 2004 11:06 AM

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wow,,,,look at all the responses!!! glad to hear it's not only me! i'll have to talk to my doctor...ASAP

Sweetness Posted: Jun 16, 2004 11:17 AM

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I too also have IBS, I was diagnosed about 8 years ago. Same causes, stress mostly, diet etc. Except mine is unpredictable, it either goes one way or the other. Either I am in the bathroom, or just can't go..I don't know which one is worse..
Nexium has been working well for the acid reflux, which i think is my precursor to bad days..but most over the counter stuff doesn't work for me anymore-Pepto, tums, mylanta, pepcid do nada! I am nervous about getting nervous-if that makes any sense?

kiwijonze Posted: Jun 16, 2004 11:44 AM

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Wow! What a topic this is! I don't know if I have IBS, I was never diagnosed with it, but I do have irregularity and have the nervous stomach thing and sometimes even feel nauseous if I get too irregular (too much info, probably). Anyway, I have found two delicious and natural cereals...Wheetabix, an organic whole wheat biscuit which soaks up milk like a porridge and Zoe, which has granola and flax seeds and I mix it with yogurt. Every morning I eat it, and without fail, about 20 minutes later, I am taken care of for the day, all clear...again, too much info, I know...but I swear by these cereals. I feel so much better these days overall. But just in case, i carry pepto tablets with me everywhere i go.