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This thread is so interesting to me! I broke my leg in February, and lost 8 pounds. Until this thread, I hadn't come across other people who lost weight under similar circumstances. I expected I would gain weight due to being so sedentary. My eating didn't change that much--maybe slightly...

I've been on Wellbutrin for a while now, and I really like it. The first time I was on it, I had a few anxiety symptoms, but not this time around. I also take a mood stabilizer. Sometimes Wellbutrin has weight loss as a side effect. It definitely was an appetite suppressant for me at first.

Two words: food intolerance. I have IBS (irritable bowel syndrome). I had terrible problems with bloating a few years back. Through trial and error, I've been able to get it pretty much under control. Like you guys, I would have a flat stomach in the morning, but not be able to close my...

I saw that thread at the RW forum too. You'd think this phenomenon would interest some researchers. I ran two 20-mile races and one marathon when I was in my mid thirties. I didn't change my food intake, and my weight stayed exactly the same, even though I was burning a lot more calories. I...

Just to add to the weirdness, probiotics make my IBS much worse! My stomach bloats up something awful. Eating fruit by itself would double me over.:( Even the smallest amount of Citrucel will cause several more trips to the bathroom the day or two after taking it. I think ginger does help a...

Metamucil never helped me either. It had the opposite effect of what it was supposed to. I have my IBS reasonably under control, but if I tried some of the things that work for some of you guys, I would be miserable. It's amazing how different things work for different people. Here's my...

The energy burst sounds like runner's high, but not the goosebumps.

Ms. Lurker comes out. I have been trying a Digestive Advantage. You can find info here: http://www.rofay.com/products_faqs.asp?pg=products&pid=9. They used to give out free samples, but I don't know if they still do. It's supposed to help with a broad spectrum of symptoms. It seems to...

You're welcome, Claire! I'm glad I could be of help. The reason I know so much about serotonin and the GI tract is because Celexa worked wonders for my IBS (Irritable Bowel Syndrome), but caused my mood to become irritable after a few months. When I took Wellbutrin the first time around...

Hi Clare, I mostly lurk here. I definitely think it's worth a try to switch medicatons. From what you've said, all the meds you've tried are SSRIs, and Wellbutrin works on dopamine and norepinephrine moreso than serotonin. It's kind of in a classification by itself in terms of types of...

Do you have discomfort like cramps or gas? You may have IBS. (Irritable bowel syndrome) I had symptoms exactly like what you describe. I still have some bloating, but not nearly as bad as I used to be. I identified high fiber foods as the biggest offender. A close second is dairy. Flax...

There were some people banned at the YaYas recently. It was a group of people with a grudge. It had nothing to do with the infomercial, since if everyone who wasn't in it was banned, there would be, what, about 7-8 members? Maybe you could get a better answer by asking the question at the...

I think Runner's World usually has listings, but it would only be for events that race directors sent in. If you have a running club in your area, they would definitely have a calendar. Happy racing!

Hi Maureen! I have the same problem, plus cramps after eating. I have lactose intolerance, so I use soymilk, although that seems to be causing bloating lately too. I use lactaid, but it only helps to a point with dairy. The one thing that has helped me the most is what I call the "White...

Thanks! Sounds interesting! I may give it a try, and then get more Cathe videos if I like this one (MIS). I know I'm ready to do something different.

I also have a question: How many times a week do you lift weights? What do you do on your non-weight days? (I have a terrible time taking time off...) P.S.: Just ordered my first Cathe: MIS. It should be here any day now!

I've been recently diagnosed myself. I've spent a couple hundred $ on supplements, etc. I don't get diarrhea ever, just cramps and the urge to "go" when nothing is in there. But here is what is helping right now: 1. Citrucel 2-3 times a day. (Metamucil doesn't work) 2. Caltrate, twice a...

Thanks for the tip! This is definitely worth trying! P.S. - I can relate to the bike seat issue! Happens every spring!

fit4life: I can commiserate with you. I just saw a gastroenterolgist this past Tuesday. She ran some tests to rule out other things, but is pretty sure it's IBS. I have exactly the same problem as you do with bloating. I absolutely HATE it. When I was on an antidepressant, I had no...

Hi guys! I can relate to just about everything that's been said. Right now I'm dealing with probable IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) and when it's acting up, there are some food restrictions I have no choice about. I hate it because it feels like a diet, even though it isn't. I saw a...