Misdiagnosed with IBS
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Hello all, i am newly diagnosed with ibs about 2-3 weeks ago. I am starting to think i am misdiagnosed and may have whats known as Celiac disease. I think this because i also had an ultrasound and blood tests. I had elevated liver enzymes and this was confirmed to be fatty liver based on the ultrasound results. Also gallbladder sludge was found on the ultrasound. I will say i am not a drinker because im 19 years old. So i was doing some research to find a correlation between Fatty liver, gallbladder sludge and IBS symptoms. I came across celiac because with it you are more prone to devoloping gall bladder and liver issues (along with other issues). So unless I am the unluckiest 19 year old kid ever having all these issues and being a physically fit guy and maintaining a pretty healthy diet i would say Celiac would be an option to consider. I want to see what you guys think before i get tested, does this sound like celiac or what? Also i want to post this because my Gastroenterologist does say IBS is common it can often be misdiagnosed. So if youre an individual like me who hasnt been benefitting too much from some of these medicines or eating better i would talk to your doctor about celiac.
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frazzled john58747
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Hi John:
I found your post very interesting. I had what acted like of IBS-d. I lost 15 lbs in 3 weeks and it seemed like everything I ate went right thru me. I saw a gastroenterologist who suggested a test for celiac spru (via endoscopy including a small snip of tissue from my small intestines) to rule out celiac. The symptoms are almost the same as IBS-d. My test results were positive for celiac. It is an autoimmune disease where the body cannot break down gluten (a protein that is contained in wheat, oats, barley and rye). The condition is something you can check easily for yourself to save yourself from a costly procedure. If you can eat any food containing one or a multiple of the grains I mentioned above without having to either vomit or run to the bathroom, you probably do not have celiac. It's worth an experiment on your part by eating a grain product -- bread, pasta, etc. to see if you get a reaction. I was on a gluten free diet for over 2 years. I couldn't even chew a stick of gum because it's coated with wheat. I also had a rash that lasted that long. Then, like magic it went away. But I still am very sensitive to wheat.
And yes, my gastro told me that IBS is used like an umbrella term because the symptoms mimic many other conditions.
I too think I have been misdiagnosed with stress induced IBS-a (alternating b & c). After doing my own research taking all my symptoms into consideration, I think I have what is known as Bile Acid Malabsorption (BAM). I read that 1 in 3 people are misdiagnosed with IBS who actually have BAM; especially people who have had their gall bladder removed and have a fatty liver. I qualify. You might want to do research on BAM. Just a thot. Thanx for the post.
john58747 frazzled
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Thats something i should definitely consider looking into you're absolutely right. As it it still quite possible i have IBS im looking into other things. But as for the running to the bathroom i have had times just like that. I have had to run to the bathroom in the middle of a meal sometimes or right after. I cannot exactly remember what it is i ate everytime but i will be sure to keep a food diary of what i eat from now on. And i also want to consider a few other auto immune disorders like i said the chance of me having fatty liver, gall bladder sludge at the same time is very unlikely unless it co exists with another autoimmune disorder. But i guess really my main symptoms that tend to cause discomfort are sometimes i will need to run straight to the bathroom right after or while im eating which can make it hard to eat out. But now that i think about it while typing I do recall being out to eat at olive garden and eating a pasta and during the meal i just felt way too full and i went to the bathroom due to nausea and bloated feeling. Its weird sometimes I can only eat a small meal and then sometimes i find myself devouring everything in my pantry lol. But i will have to keep BAM in mind and ask my gastroenterologist about it. Thank you for your response it is appreciated
pippa58442 john58747
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john58747 pippa58442
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pippa58442 john58747
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If worried about celiac. you could ask for a blood test just to rule it out. I was tested for celiac and it was negative. I was diagnosed with IBS which can also cause bloating. Luckily, I don't have this symptom.
john58747 pippa58442
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pippa58442 john58747
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I wouldn't worry if probiotics don't help you. Probiotics don't suit everyone. I find change of diet aggravates my stomach whereas for some people it works.
leeniepie john58747
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Your Dr did blood tests, if they did a celiac test then it would have shown up. Unless you have asymptomatic coeliacs (which is very rare) you would be very ill and dropping weight as your body can't absorb nutrients from food. Bike acid malabsorbtion is also most likely if you have had your gall bladder removed, which you haven't.
It is quite possible to have fatty liver and be healthy if it is a hereditary condition, or you just happen to have a predisposition for it.
IBS sucks but you just have to get on with it.
john58747 leeniepie
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margaret22116 john58747
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