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KT47
KT47

for the last twelve months I have suffered periods of acute diarhoea that is both debilitating and embarrasing.  Have had a colonoscopy results large bowel Ok small bowel OK but signs of inflammation any one else suffer like this if so what do they do to combat it.

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  • Polly1951
    Polly1951 KT47

    Posted

    KT47...first of all are you a female?  I assume you are, because I wanted to ask if you are going through the menopause?  This happens to a lot  with a change with our hormones..but it soon rights itself...hope this helps but if your a male...I;m sure you have been screened to show IBS, which it sounds like to me.
    • KT47
      KT47 Polly1951

      Posted

      Yes I am a female aged 67yrs and went through the menopause after having a hysterectomy at 30yrs. I have been screened for various complaints IBS being just one of them but thanks for your input
  • h_g
    h_g KT47

    Posted

    Just like to know what test do they have to do to check for IBS they did coeliac test came negative, did gastro said mild gastritis , but doctors say IBS what other test did you do to confirm IBS, Bloating, distended stomach take colfax when I need it and constipation try to go at least once a day. With IBS you can get diarrohea and go through constipation too it alternates.
    • KT47
      KT47 h_g

      Posted

      Have had various blood tests plus Faeces samples this latest episode seems worse than previous both Dr and Consultant advise Immodium but not more than six a day. I'm still waiting for the coeliac test results.
  • lilian05079
    lilian05079 KT47

    Posted

    Hi KT47

    As you only get diahorrea periodically perhaps you are eating something that doesn't agree with you. Keeping a food diary of what you eat and drink and

    noting when you get diahorrea, it may coincide with something you are eating or drinking. I would try this for a couple of months and see what emerges, you may be suprised!!....Best wishes...

     

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