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Heather, insult to the gut is so what happened to me! I will read more about it. Does IBS after gut insult remain forever or does it go away eventually? Thanks for the help.
Leah
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Hi - Well, IBS (whether insult-triggered or not) seems to be pretty permanent for most everyone. Some people do go into complete remission for years, and some folks feel so close to 100% better after gut-directed hypnotherapy that they consider themselves cured. But these seem to be exceptions, unfortunately.
However, it is pretty clear that the more you can get yourself stabilized, the more likely you are to stay that way, in a sort of vicious cycle in reverse. So getting things under control is the best bet for staying that way in the long run.
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Thanks so much Heather and all! I'm guessing "insult to the gut" is what my doctor is refering to. I want to get stool tests, but will it be too late now? It's been like 5 months now, and I am feeling better.
But, recently I've had a lot of pain in my upper abdomen, right below my chestbone. It is like heartburn, but I think it's lower. Does anyone know much about stomach ulcers? I know that's not IBS, but I'm confused about what this is all about. One thing is under control, and another starts up! I guess they could be related???
Suggestions welcome as always! Thanks again!
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Re: KIKS
#21485 - 09/22/03 08:05 PM
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BarbaraS
Reged: 02/12/03
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Loc: Wisconsin
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Hi Kiks,
Are you sure it isn't acid reflux or heart burn you're experiencing? I have GERD and experience no heartburn, but I can get severe pain in my upper abdomen, right below my chestbone when I don't take my medicine (Nexium). Imagine my surprise after my GI scoped me and found inflammation in my Esophagus and around the lineing of my stomach.
From reading your posts my impression is you haven't had tests done to rule out other disorders besides IBS. Hopefully your new doctor will order tests for you to see what is going on. Keep us posted.
BTW one of my first tests was a stool cultural to check for parasites and I have never left the country.
Good luck and hope you find some answers soon.
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Re: KIKS
#21618 - 09/23/03 09:11 PM
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kiks
Reged: 08/19/03
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Wow, thanks for your advice Barbara. I know that I have GERD, and I'm taking prevacid, but the pain is still there sometimes. I've been taking 30 mg a day for about 3 weeks now... shouldn't it be working by now? Do you think nexium is better?
As far as the parasite situation goes, I'm now really angry I never had a stool test done. I'm going to see GI #3 next week, and hopefully he will CARE more than the other two. I feel like I'm hoping for too much 
Again, thanks for your help, Kiks
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Our daughter was stool tested recently by a thorough, sensitive lab similar to the Great Smokies Lab and they found some parasites, bacteria and yeast overgrowth. We are in the process of researching all this, as there is alot of controversy and differing opinions about diagnoses as well as treatment and even whether they should be treated at all. Since the conventional medical labs do not even detect many of these organisms -- or do not consider them to be problems -- it seems to me that this whole issue could be an important one for many IBSers. Judith -- i did a search and saw that you began treatment with Humitin in July -- i wonder if you would share your experience since then -- and anyone else who has been treated for these things. Thank you !!!
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I don't think I have a parasite but I do have some kind of stomach virus or bacteria. My doctor says that people with IBS take way longer to fight things. The problem is that I can't eat ANYTHING. Not white rice. mashed potatoes or plain white bread without getting stomach cramps and d or c. Any suggestions on how to clear this up? I got a stool sample and haven't heard anything but they said they'd only call if they found something. people with IBS have way too much stomach "issues" to deal with. We shouldn't get any other digestive probelms.
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Just trying to bump this post up again to see if i can get any response on this. i noticed somebody else posted with a parasite question today. please see my previous post a couple of days ago. thanks !
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