I have IBS but since I have been on venlafaxine 75mg it has stopped the runs so much so that I am always constipated and take docusate capsules to help it. Anyway nothing seems to help much and I have been suffering from terrible acid and heartburn lately, I feel so full all the time and like I'm going to explode or overflow if I eat anything. I have put 2 stones on since going on the venlafaxine and now weigh 10 1/2 stones, which is not helping. I've had loads of stress this last year too. I notice that when I eat pasta bread cake or cookies I feel bloated and acidy straight away, thought it may be gluten but I'm ok with wheat cereals. Going to the Dr next week about it as antacids are not working well or for long. Think it may be acid reflux but I'm now worrying about cancers too. I seem to be panicking about my health again which I haven't done for a while now. Does anyone else get reactions from these foods? or get instant heartburn if they bend over or lie down? It has definitely been worse since I had the kids and I had it loads whilst pregnant too, please help I am panicking about this, thanks for reading. Nic