Help Going to A New GI Doc today
#298711 - 02/02/07 08:21 AM
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LtDanFan
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Besides my 3 colonoscopies, I want to start from scratch with this new doc and I have questions, what blood work should I ask for, I know Celiac Disease, which I do not think I have ever had, despite thinking I have, what else? I need help and wish me luck, I have been so much worse since my surgery.........Help Please Thanks
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IBS-D, extreme pain and cramping - GERD - lactose/dairy intolerant, OCD, Fibromyalgia
DX: w/ Multiple Sclerosis 3/10
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 4:13
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I'll be in the same boat as you pretty soon...I plan on asking about the following:
celiac sprue
lactose intolerance
parasites
Inflammtory Bowel Disease
Colitis
Chron's
The possibility of food allergies vs sensitivities
Good Luck & I hope everything goes well for you today! 
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IBS-A (Currently in stuck in heinous IBS-D land)
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Thanks, I know I don't have Crohn's and I was told by my other doctor that Colitis is the same as IBS??? I really wish they had a certain test that checks for lactose intolerance for sure!!! I know dairy is a trigger for people without IBS, but I would love to have some cheese!!! 
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IBS-D, extreme pain and cramping - GERD - lactose/dairy intolerant, OCD, Fibromyalgia
DX: w/ Multiple Sclerosis 3/10
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 4:13
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You may want to check out colitis with your GI doc again. Colitis, at least ulcerative colitis is quite different from IBS.
There are lactose intolerance test see NIH web page Of course one test is to wait until you are stable then eat a good helping of cottage cheese and see if it produces D.
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STABLE: ♂, IBS-D 50+ years - Science of IBS
The FODMAP Approach to Managing IBS Symptoms
Evidence-based Dietary Management of Functional GI Symptoms: The FODMAP Approach
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Yeah, I know ulcerative colitis is not the same, but I will ask. I have always been up and down with lactose and therefore I try to stay away from it. Unfortunatley I don't stabilize very well, how long should a person be stable before they try the cottage cheese? I have not drank milk in years, and everyonce in a while, I will eat a spoon of low fat cottage cheese or try ff cheese, and sometimes it bothers me and sometimes it doesn't, so I stay away!! At least I know there is a test, I wonder with the breath test if you have to have eaten something with lactose in it to get a good result....Thanks
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IBS-D, extreme pain and cramping - GERD - lactose/dairy intolerant, OCD, Fibromyalgia
DX: w/ Multiple Sclerosis 3/10
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 4:13
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Heather lists all this info here on the board. web page Look at point 3 and 4.
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IBS-C with pain and bloat
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Thanks Jordy, I know that I have IBS, I just can't find anyone who can help me controlling the unGodly pain when I have an attack, and my last guy, said I stumped him.....so that turned me away........I just want any help I can get.
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DX: w/ Multiple Sclerosis 3/10
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I believe with the breath test that they have you drink a lactose beverage adn then monitor your breath for hydrogen levels. You might want to ask your GI doc what he/she thinks about digesting the proteins in dairy and if this could be a problem for you. Even though you may not be lactose intolerant, a lot of IBSers seem to have problems digesting any milk or dairy product.
Good luck with your new doctor! I hope you get some answers!
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Are you going to take a list of all the meds and treatments you've tried for IBS? This might help your new doctor figure out something else that could help. I always have to take a list with me because I get nervous when I'm at the doctor's office and I forget everything.
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Oh, I'm good, I have my colonoscopy reports, doc notes, all meds, the acacia bag, peppermint caps, etc.....I'm ready, but nervous!! His name is Gupta,,,,,,,,,I home I can understand him!!
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IBS-D, extreme pain and cramping - GERD - lactose/dairy intolerant, OCD, Fibromyalgia
DX: w/ Multiple Sclerosis 3/10
I can do all things through Christ who strenghtens me. Phil 4:13
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