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Ibs blood test and stool test

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you32598
you32598

So ive done these 2 months ago in the er but they said id get a call if anything is wrong.

A week ago my actual dr requested blood tests and stool sample and she said in 2 weeks we will talk about results.

I did the test 4 days ago and got a call from the dr office reminding me about my appt next week.

Is it normal to do face to face appt bout result?

Its the first time a dr has done this.

People tell me its not normal but when i called the office back the receptionist said some drs do calls others face to face but if there was a problem we would call you in a lot sooner and plus the appt was made before any tests anyway.

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  • pippa58442
    pippa58442 you32598

    Posted

    Face to face appointments regarding test results are standard in Great Britain as are telephone consultations.  If there was a serious problem, you would be called in earlier than your original appointment. I was told this when I was worried about an aborrmal test result.  It turned out I had a simple treatable and curable infection. 
  • romeo11265
    romeo11265 you32598

    Posted

    Hello

    I hope this thread is still open as I am going crazy and I can see you guys are pretty open and share valuable information . here's my story.

    About 1 year ago I started having diarrhea while I was in Florida for vacation this went on for the entire week I was there. I came back home had a few more normal stools but I would have diarrhea every 3 days . then after a few weeks it got so bad where I was having it everyday sometimes 4 5 time it was terrible. I talked to my Doctor and she recommended a stool TEST which came back negative and then she said ok fair enough u need a colonoscopy . I had my colonoscopy in NOV. 2016 and it came back no issues. Doctor said my colon was perfect no issues and said my prep was amazing very very clean which makes me happy as I assume he got a good look at it. well after 3 weeks I went back to discus and immediately he said yeah you have IBS. No other tests , Just colonoscopy and he said sure you have IBS. Also he checked my prostate which I was asleep and said that looked good too. SO yeah I am happy about that BUT my life is a mess as I still think something else might be wrong with me. I am just always worried I still have diarrhea/Flat stools and grooves/ridges on my stool it's like someone took a toothbrush and ran it down your poop( sorry for the detailed info) Doctor said it's normal to have ridges grooves as is due to slow transit/ and when body needs water it get's it from there i guess some weird explanation . I also had a CBC test so i can get my blood check after . I wanted to amke sure we are not missing anything.

    So I only had 3 tests and been diagnosed with IBS

    -Stool test

    -Colonoscopy (10 months) ago

    -CBC test

    all were good.

    I am worried that doc might have missed something as I always have either diarrhea or flat groove stools.

    I asked the opinion of a different Gastro and said he thinks I am fine and need more fiber but he wanted to do a Barium enema which I said no cuz it was optional. Doc said Colonoscopy si KING and since I already had one there is no need for another one.

    I am thinking about getting another colonoscopy JUST to be sure doc didn't miss anything the first time.

    Can you guys PLEASE SHARE YOUR Toughs I need someone to talk to I am quite persona nd don't ahve a lot a friends to talk about this subject. thanks guys

    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 romeo11265

      Posted

      Ask for a SECHAT scan that looks for bile acid malabsorption which causes diarrhoea. BAM is often misdiagnosed by doctors as IBS.  As for a colonoscopy, I woudn't bother having another one since it came out perfect.  A perfect colonoscopy is good news

  • romeo11265
    romeo11265 you32598

    Posted

    Thank you for your reply I never heard about acid malabsorption. You already though me something . I will schedule an appointment with my doc and discuss this test. Not sure if this matters I am 27 years old male
    • pippa58442
      pippa58442 romeo11265

      Posted

      Bile acid malabsorption can happen to anyone regardless of age or whether you are male or female.  If the Sechat scan is posiitive, there is treatment for the condition.  If it is negative, you will have to accept IBS if every test you have had is negative.
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