whats left for the doc to discuss?
#364639 - 05/05/11 12:05 PM
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Aly
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I schedule an appt with my NP since I've been feeling so crummy, but I am at that point where I don't know what else they can do... So, here's what I've had. What's left to ask about? Colonoscopy- inconclusive, non-specific colitis Gastric Emptying- delayed, diagnosed with gastroparesis Upper GI- mild irritation Stool Cultures- normal TONS of bloodwork- normal, a bit anemic (sure it's dietary) Celiac test- negative for both bloodwork and biopsy Allergy testing- negative for the major allergens- milk, wheat, egg, soy, etc... I feel like there isn't much left. Maybe I could have a gluten intolerance? or a food allergy? Any suggestions on what to ask for? They say I have colitis, but not ulcerative and not chrons, so I have no idea how to treat whatever is making my belly so miserable. Thanks in advance for the suggestions!
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Maybe you have food intolerances. Even though the allergies are negative. HAve you ever been tested for that?
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Yea thats a great idea especially since you have upper GI problems too, it is very posssible.
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one question--
#364646 - 05/06/11 04:34 AM
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is there a test for that or do I just try an elimination diet? I'll def. ask about SIBO! thanks!!!!
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I was positive for sibo, was treated and it did not help. Hope you have better luck.
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SIBO is a breath test. Unfortunately, the test has a high rate of false positive results. Over the past few years there have posting from people who have had the test, taken the antibiotics and not had any relief. The clinical evidence shows that only about 4% of IBS individuals have SIBO and of those only 7-12% have temporary relief from antibiotic treatment.
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In the Sedars Sinai protocol, if Rifaxamin fails the second step is 2 weeks (or more) of a liquid diet of a medical food called Vivonex. Vivonex is supposed to be digested very early in the first few feet of the small intestine thereby starving the bacterial overgrowth in the lower end near the colon. This was a very difficult diet which did not help me.
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Wow - that is a stringent diet. I see Vivonex is 100% amino acids. I guess the lack of carbs is suppose to starve unwanted and likely wanted bacteria in the colon. Too bad SIBO got so much publicity before it was proven to be truly associated with IBS.
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It also contains maltodextrin and food starch from corn. It has a sickeningly sweet taste and very little residual (poop) after digestion. What does come ou is light green in color.
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