ibs or ibd? Worrying about what i could have.
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I have been having my stomach/bowel problems for a while now and i thing i have either ibs, ibd or possibly even celiac disease.
My GP has referred me to a gastroenterologist and i have been worrying myself to death thinking about what i could have.
I just want to know what to expect when i get tested and i just wondering if anyone else had similar symptoms and what they were diagnosed as.
My symptoms include:
Costipation/Feeling i need to go but can't
Foul smelling feces/gas.
Mucus in Stool/toilet paper.
Gassiness/Bloating.
Stomach pain/Cramps after eating, that sometimes goes away after bowl movement.
Hemorrhoids
Unfinished bowel movement feeling
Tiredness(could just be from depression)
Tooth Abcess
Feeling Off
Depression/Anxiety/Irritability
feces always different in size, colour
Stomach pain commonly followed by lower back pain
My GP put something up my bum to look in there (i think it was a anoscope) and she said their was redness.
I have been having all this symptoms for a few years and they are only getting worse.
I am seeing the gastroenterologist soon but i just wanted to know what all you people who have exprienced symptons like me thought.
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karen1704 Hellohello12345
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Hi, I have some of those symptoms. I introduced a magnesium tablet into my diet and my constipation eased. I might miss one or two days but rarely more than that. I still have a number of unresolved issues too. I was tested for celiac. I'm not, members of my family are. I've reduced gluten in my diet and bloat less., I'm not regimental as I'm not celiac but it seems to help. I have gord. I take 1liquorice root dgl which helps. Sorry I'm rambling. Good luck, I'm also waiting colinoscopy....3nd in 5 years. I know how you feel though, it's all so frustrating.
mamabear Hellohello12345
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Hi I have quite a few of your symptoms and have had problems for many years and tried lots of different things. Recently I read about food intolerances and IBS so took a test with York Laboratories, it showed I was intolerant to cows milk and yeast. I had a 30 minute phone consultation with one of their nutritionists who was very helpful and have now started on my new diet together with a probiotic. I'm still in my first week so I will see how it goes but already my tummy is less bloated. The test isn't cheap but if it works it will be worth it.
susan78647 Hellohello12345
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philippa61759 Hellohello12345
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To check for IBD, ask for a fecal calprotectin stool test. This measures inflammation levels. If they are high, this may indicate IBD which can be confirmed by a colonoscopy. If you have IBD, bleeding is common.
leeniepie Hellohello12345
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Sloganlogo Hellohello12345
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Except tooth absuss. Though I have sore gums.
I also can suffer from slight reflux...and lots of wind and burping.
I have found peppermint all capsules help lots and lots
mark6651 Hellohello12345
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BillyP Hellohello12345
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For years i had similar problems.............turned out to be .......
Lactose intolerence...........a simple test is to stay off all dairy
prodicts.............even anything that contains milk solids , such as cake mixes
etc..(always read the contents list) for a few weeks.......
nothing ventured ..nothing gained.........you never know...........
Now i only use Lactose free dairy foods and all is good.
......................Billy......................