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Hi all
I'm going to cut a very long story short here as I doubt nobody would have the time to read it!!
I have already been to see my GP on 5 separate occasions over the last 5 years in relation to the bloating, belching and constipation that I have been having since 2012.
I have already had many tests including colonoscopy, abdominal ultrasound, certain blood tests, stool test for fecal calprotectin and elastase, h.pylori, and various diets including low fodmap & candida, but I am still no further towards understanding the reason for these ongoing symptoms which are getting worse.
I have been trying to self diagnose for the past year or so, because I found that I was getting nowhere through my GP, and I got frustrated.
I've decided I'm going to pay to get a comprehensive digestive stool analysis test done to try to find out whats really going on.
Has anybody had one of these, and did it help highlight any problems which led to a solution ? who did it ? who interpreted the results for you and did anybody suggest actions based on them ?
I have seen a place called Genova Diagnostics which you can order them from, and wondered if this is a suitable supplier (i'm in the UK).
Thanks
Paul
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anna6767 Xenon
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I never heard of this but if you do and you get feedback that is vital, I would try to do it here in the US because I've reached that point of frustration. Wish I could help.
pippa58442 Xenon
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If all your tests are negative, you may have IBS. Has this been considered? Don't self diagnose because it is unlikely to give you an accurate answer and it will make your anxiety worse. i saw a variety of doctors on eight occasions before being diagnosed with IBS. All my tests were negative too which was frustrating at first. IBS is a functional disorder and so wiil not show on any tests,
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