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Is IBS curable by psychiatric medicine
Hello Dr I have epigastric area cramps bloating pain and altered bowel movements 5 to 7 times with burning in stool mucus everyday from 17 years. And from 10 years I have slow urine flow. Taken many medicines for 2 years from 2 to 4 psychiatrists normaxin sertraline mirtaz clonazepam duloxetine paroxetine amytriptyline colospa x rabesec ls more than 10 psychiatric medicine but no relief in stomach problems and urine problem. I have also social anxiety from 25 years also. I want to know that Is really IBS curable by psychiatrist medicine and psychotherapy & cbt etc. Please help any psychiatrist who had cured cases of these health issues.
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Your symptoms-long-standing abdominal pain, bloating, altered bowel habits, and urinary difficulties-sound like functional gastrointestinal issues such as IBS, which are often closely linked with anxiety and stress. The persistence of symptoms despite trying multiple medicines can be very frustrating, but it does not mean there is no solution.
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IBS is not usually "cured" in the traditional sense, but it can be managed very effectively. Psychiatric medicines help in reducing gut sensitivity and anxiety, while psychotherapy (especially CBT, relaxation training, and stress management) addresses the mind-gut connection and reduces flare-ups. Many people experience significant improvement when counselling is combined with medical and lifestyle management.
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Since your symptoms are long-standing, it is important to work with both a gastroenterologist and a mental health professional together. CBT for IBS and structured therapy for social anxiety can reduce both stomach and emotional symptoms. With consistent support, quality of life can improve greatly.
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Hello,
I understand your concern. IBS is usually a functional gut problem and while psychiatric medicines/CBT can help reduce symptoms (especially with anxiety), they rarely “cure” it completely.
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Since you already tried many psychiatric medicines without relief, you should re-check with a gastroenterologist to rule out other causes (celiac, IBD, food intolerance) and a urologist for your urine flow problem, as this is not due to IBS.
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A team approach (gastro + uro + psychiatrist/therapist + diet changes) usually gives the best results.
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Hello, I hear the frustration in your journey. IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome) is a real but functional condition meaning tests often come back normal, but the gut and brain are not communicating smoothly. That’s why both gastro doctors and psychiatrists/psychologists are involved.
Psychiatric medicines can sometimes reduce gut sensitivity and anxiety, but they are not a “cure.” The most effective long-term relief often comes from a combined approach: gastro consultation for symptom control, plus CBT for health anxiety and gut-directed CBT techniques (like managing food fears, stress-gut cycle, relaxation training). Many patients do get significant improvement when both are addressed together.
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I understand your struggle. Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a long-term condition, but it can be managed well with the right combination of treatment. Medicines alone often don’t give full relief. The best results usually come from a mix of psychiatric treatment (for anxiety), dietary changes, and psychotherapy (like CBT). CBT has been shown to help patients with IBS by reducing both stomach symptoms and anxiety.
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• Consult a psychiatrist who has experience in both anxiety and IBS-related disorders.
• Meet a gastroenterologist once to rule out any other causes of stomach/urinary issues.
• Consider psychotherapy (CBT) regularly along with medicines.
• Maintain a food diary to identify foods that worsen symptoms.
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IBS is not usually “cured” completely, but many people get very good control of their symptoms and lead normal lives when medicines, therapy, and lifestyle changes are combined.
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