I thought that for ages but two GPs and a specialist have now mentioned it to me and while there is not one specific test that can diagnose it there are a lot of different tests that can show that the gut is leaking.
There is also a blood test that is very good at determining if leaky gut is present but my GP said not to waste money with that test as it is clear what I have is leaky gut.
I have to say I think that because a leaky gut cannot be seen or diagnosed with colonoscopy or endoscopy doesn't mean it doesn't exist and a lot of GI doctors recognize it as a legit condition.
I think it's at least worth a shot to see if this cures my chronic IBS D-but I won't be celebrating until I see actual results.
To get rid of leaky gut takes a lot of time but I will post here regularly and update everyone as to how it is going. It seems to be possible to "heal" the gut or so I am told. I am sceptical of course, but I will do what I can and if it works you'll be the first to know about it on here.
Terms like "leaky gut" etc..are a bit strange but I need to try it at least. For years I've been told it's just IBS and to live like this forever. Now I am being told it MAY be possible to heal my gut as I am deficient in everything. My pancreas isn't making enzymes either. Everything I eat upsets me. I will not hang all my hopes on this though...and will proceed with caution...
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