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Ladyrevloon18

Updated 1y ago

How to talk to your doctor about Irritable Bowel Syndrome

I'm not officially diagnosed with Irritable Bowel Syndrome but I'm pretty certain I have it based on my symptoms and how they progressed over the years. how do I bring this up to my doctor and make sure I'm being heard.

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MaeveyWavy

2y

I was 100% sure I had IBS. But it ended up being Celiac and Anxiety.... you can just explain that you have been suffering from your symptoms for a certain period of time. They will likely run some blood work for inflammatory disorders. Be specific in the timeliness and jot down what you eat and how you feel after. That also helps with diagnosis. If it has been over a month of stomach pain,cramps,bloating,and loose stool than it might be IBS. Good thing is if it is IBS you just have to figure out which foods trigger it. Good luck!!
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Ladyrevloon18

2y

lately it seems to be anything I eat and I haven't had solid bowel movement in over 6 months. It's worse when I'm on my menstrual cycle (I don't feel my cramps though) and when it's really bad I have to vomit and I start sweating bullets.
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Ladyrevloon18

2y

Yes thank you I will try all of that. I'm currently recovering from surgery after breaking my right knee so I've been stuck at home except for the surgery and doctors appointments since April but as soon as I can get up and around to go see my PCP I will do that.

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