Do I have ibs chrons or is it something else?
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Hi there I need help, I am 43 just been put on HRT in December last year. Hospital also found cysts fybroids and tilted womb so was told Hysterctomy would be done but got postponed last christmas due to going on HRT. got stool samples tested 1 month ago and bloods plus urine due to explosive diahorrea and vomiting for 3 weeks, bloods and urine fine, stool sample had a crp of 3 but a feacal calprotection of 560!! Should be 50. Doc ruled out ibs ibd infection and ceoliac, would not rule out chrons but I am overweight and do not look like a chrons patient(have a friend has has chrons for over 30 years). Doc asked me to do a second stool sample so as to compare results. On Friday after seeing the doc I started with terrible pain to my left side of the stomach and back, hurts to pass a motion underneath and to the back, stomach feels very heavy to the left, hurts to walk and bend over. Could not stand the pain anymore so went back the docs today,,my gp is away so seen the locum who straight away said its IBS, prescribed amptriptaline and told me join this site and look up IBS. Did that and read the section on IBS, which basiclayy does not agree with his diagnosis...please help so confused,,I think it is more to do with my womb,
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Ruthie49 paula94283
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philippa61759 paula94283
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I was diagnosed with IBS in May after three and a half months of pain and panic. I saw 8 doctors before I found out what was wrong. Most of them didn't have a clue. In the early months of my IBS, it made my period pain worse and harder to control so initially I thought it was a menstrual problem. As I am 42, I began to wonder if I was going through an early menopause.
Although I still have pain it is not as bad as it was and I rarely need medication. I only notice increased pain if I get stressed. Controlling anxiety is quite a challenge as I am prone to worry because I have Aspergers Syndrome.
susan21149 paula94283
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i have had a lot of digestive problems and yes it does get tiring i only had the diarrhea no vomitng
It could be due to the surgery you had you should talk to your doctor about it
I will keep you in my prayers take care and just get some rest
angela93471 paula94283
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What kind of parasites did you get and how did you get them
angela93471 susan21149
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I have never gone out of the country but i have heard overseas is the worst where people can get parasites
Hope its out of your system now and i hope you are feeling better
christine20477 paula94283
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I was diagnosed with Crohns when I was 21 and I am now 62. Although I spent many years very thin, not more than 6 1/2 - 7 1/2 stone, I am now nearly 13 stone with on and off activity of the Crohns, so weight loss or inability to gain weight isn't always a Crohns or other IBD indicator.
Crohns can be very difficult to diagnose, even with modern technology, and not all tests show it, especially if it is in remission at the time of any tests.
Don't give up on trying to get a proper diagnosis whatever it turns out to be.
Sometimes you will be made to feel like you are being a pest and will be sent away with some useless advice like have a rest and take a paracetamol, but be strong and don't take no for an answer when seeking help and advice. Demand tests and remember that you can choose where you have the tests done now.
Go back on the internet and seek out the specialists. Travel if needs be but make sure you get the help that you need, whether it be to do with IBD or other.
Goos luck with it all and I hope that you have a good outcome.
x.