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You shouldn't be afraid of the colonoscopy and the bowel prep will work. They also knock you out so you don't feel anything. Your gut flora will go back to normal as well. Some people feel better after having one done, a few have some issues for a while and it goes back to normal.

This can be an important test to have done and a lot can be ruled out by it that can be really important.

Did you see stringy kinds of things?

"Hookworms, tapeworms, roundworms and whip worms are some of the common worm-type cat parasites"

"The human body can harbor many types of intestinal worms. Some are relatively harmless, while others cause considerable discomfort and illness. Depending on the type of worm, the symptoms can range from no symptoms or mild itching, diarrhea and vomiting to extreme abdominal pain, intestinal bleeding or serious effects on other body organs.The primary intestinal worms which cause detrimental effects in humans are: pin worms, hookworms, strongyloides, tapeworms, toxocara, trichinella and whip worms."

http://www.ehow.co.uk/about_5063423_types-intestinal-worms-humans.html

The symptoms of parasites differ from the specific cluster of symptoms of IBS, like the feeling of incomplete evacuation for one and its important to NOT self diangose these and get the right treatments for the ones you have and some of these can get really seriously like heartworms, among others.

They also have pills just to get rid of parasites in humans effectively.

These would also cause "red Flag" symptoms to an IBS diagnoses. Some are also infectious and you could be infecting others, even more reason to get properly diagnosed about what ones you might have.

With some infections you can develop anemia.

IBS however is not cause by parasites. So these would be another issue on top of IBS.

So you weren't diagnosed with them from a doctor? I really suggest you do that as there are very effective short term treatments.

I personally think your upsetting the gi tract and causing more gas by doing what your doing with some of those supplements.

Pelvic floor testing, there are different tests.

Anal Manometry
The evaluation of the strength of the muscles which control your bowel movements. The test is performed by placing a small tube the size of a drinking straw into the rectum. Pressure monitors inside the tube transmit the muscle impulses to a graph similar to an electrocardiogram. It is a painless procedure which takes 10 minutes to perform.

Anal Ultrasound
An examination using high frequency sound waves to create images of tissue layers beneath the surface of the anal canal. A smooth probe the size of a finger is placed in the anus. This test is used to map out anal fistulas before surgery, and to look for lesions, tears, or scarring in the sphincter muscles. It is a safe, painless procedure and no radiation is used.

Rectal Ultrasound
an examination using high frequency sound waves to create images of tissue layer beneath the surface of the rectum. A probe is put into the rectum through the anal opening. A small amount of fluid is put into the tip of the probe so that the surface of the probe is touching the inside of the rectum. This allows for better visualization of the tissue. It is a safe painless procedure and no radiation is used.

EMG
EMG is a test to determine if the nerves that supply your sphincter muscle are intact and that all your muscles relax and contract as they should. These tests are performed by measuring the electrical activity with a small sponge in the anus, or by stimulating the nerve with a small electrode. There is minimal discomfort associated with this test.

Cine Defecography
A test of the motion of the pelvic floor, the muscles which control a bowel movement, and the motion of the anus and rectum during a bowel movement. A small amount of thickening barium is placed in the rectum while a video recording is made as you expel the barium. Contrast may also be placed in the vagina of female patients to better define movement of the rectum toward the vagina.

Triple Contrast Cine Defecography
Looks at the motion of the small intestine during bowel movements. You will have to drink a small glass of barium 90 minutes before the test. The test is then conducted the same as a cine defecography.

Peritoneography
Peritoneography is a more advanced test for patients who have pelvic floor problems which can-not be fully diagnosed with the usual tests. These patients may have had previous surgery for a pelvic floor problem. It combines a cine defecography with the placement of a special fluid in your abdomen. An area on your abdomen is injected with a numbing agent (Lidocaine). A small needle is then inserted into your abdomen to inject the contrast. A cine defecography is then performed.

http://www.pelvicfloorcenter.org/Anorectal.asp

There is no exact test for IBS, its based the cluistering of symptoms and if they use the rome criteria, 98 percent accurate. If both your gi and regular doctor think you have IBS, its most likely IBS.

"By the way... I work in a circuit board factory, which means I am exposed to lead fumes from soldering 40 hrs/ week. Thoughts on this?"

Not a good thing. Don't they give you respirator or something to protect you from the fumes?

What are your IBS symptoms exactly?

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