Doctor says Ive got IBS but Im not convinced.....
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Hello
After having awful diarrhea while taking antibiotics 3 months ago, I still have loose poops maybe once or twice a day.
Ive been tested for CDiff and bacteria - all negative.
I had a Calprotecin test and it came back at 35, so my GP has diagnosed me with IBS.
Im 43 and feel Im a little to old to have IBS.
All sorts of bad thoughts are going through my head and Ive become totally obsessed with the toilet!
No matter what time I get up, whether it be around 730 for the school run or if I have a lie in at the weekend and get up at 10, after about an hour I need the toilet. I can almost feel my bowel wake up soon after I do!
My GP has been very kind to me and has referred me to the gastro department but this could take weeks. My anxiety is sky high and is affected my family and me greatly.
I did have a heart test a couple of months ago and the medicine they gave me, gave me watery diarrhea. I also find that alcohol goves me looser poops now too.
Can anyone advise?
Lizzie x
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astrozombie lizzie67
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I think many in here know that obsessive feeling. I recently had a new job but felt the 15 mile journey was too far and too stressful so I am not there anymore.
I have had to give up alcohol despite being a very big red wine enthusiast and also miss my evening single malt. On the plus side I have been ill on fewer occasions so it is a trade off.
jan48389 lizzie67
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Jan
philippa61759 lizzie67
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josh95969 lizzie67
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Alcohol helped me go at one point and definitely made my stool loose so Idk but that might be normal.
If you dont want to wait a very long time, tell your doctor that or search for a gastro who takes your insurance. That's what I had to do because my doc didn't refer me at all.
IBS is still very very likely the cause here.
lizzie67
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I greatly appreciate everyone's response.
Ive decided to go and see a gastro doctor privately as I cannot live like this anymore. It's ruining my life and in turn, my family's life too.
It will probably cost about £2,000 but it's a necessity for my mental health.
I just wish, in hindsight, I had private medical insurance.
x
lizzie67
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Just thought Id update you lovely people.
I paid for a private colonoscopy today and it was fine! I dont know what the fuss is about.
The dc foud a polyps and removed them.
He said I do have IBS.
Im so glad I had this test, especially having the polyps removed.
Im hopeing my symptoms diminish slightly now that I know I dont have bowel cancer. The more i read about bowel cancer, the more my body seemed to sympathise with the symptoms.
x
philippa61759 lizzie67
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lizzie67 philippa61759
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Yes, Im hoping that will happen xx
Thank you for your help
x
astrozombie lizzie67
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