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How do I post my question? My question is How do I find a doctor who will help me and let me know if I really have IBS?
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My 11 y/o son has recently been diagnosed...IBS-C and this site has been a blessing! We are following Heather's diet and I can't believe the improvement! Can't wait to "dig in" and learn more. I'm trying to get the whole family involved as they eat too much junk as it is and I want them to be supportive of their brother. Glad to be part of the IBS site family!
Cathy K
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#166408 - 04/02/05 10:48 AM
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Just post a new post whenever you want to say anything tht isn't a direct reply to another post!  That way they're easier to spot.
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#166409 - 04/02/05 10:51 AM
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Just click the Post button in the top right of the screen when you're looking at each forum and start a new thread for each new topic.
Re. finding doctors. Well there's a thread around somewhere (I'll try and find it) with personally recommended doctors. Usually, you need to see your GP/family doctor and get a referral to a GI doc (gastro-enterologist). Only a GI doc can do all the neccessary tests (colonoscopy etc) that are needed to rule out other GI problems. Your GP also really needs to check you out or refer you elsewhere to rule out the other possible IBS-mimics like gyno probs if you're female.
Good luck!
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You can click here to go to a thread about doctors who are good for their IBS patients. Read through all the posts and see if anyone has listed a doctor in your area. If not, you can ask, but I'd start a new thread to do so.
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NEWBIES QUESTION
Hope I do this right
I am use to a high protein diet and since I have cut
out the red meat and pork from my diet.
I have the shakes most of the time looks and feels awful
is this a natural reaction that will pass in time?
I checked with my doctor I am not diabetic.
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#169447 - 04/13/05 04:48 AM
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Linz
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Your bod will adjust, but do make sure that you gets lots of protein from low-fat, easy to digest sources like chicken, fish and soy. You can get LOTS of protein in safely.  If you're struggling, try a protein shake (make sure it's lactose and whey free).
It could also be the lower-fat diet that you're needing to adjust to btw.
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my doc just said here take citrucel and oh, we can put you on drugs if you want. I don't do drugs for a long term basis. I don't want to take drugs for the rest of my life. I'm looking for the alternatives. I'm glad for Heather's books too! 
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Rebecca
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Gosh, there is so much information here. It is overwhelming. I just want to ask one question for now before I dive in too deep. "I have hypothyroid and taking Armour Thyroid. Alot of the foods recommended for IBS contradict, or so I am lead to believe, hypothyroid. Do you or Heather have any suggestions for me?" Thank you.
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Rebecca
I to hate meds. I've been tring to find alternatives for relief. Doc put me on citrucel that I still take and zelnorm that only caused more problems and no longer take. I am a ferm believer that natural meds and beter nutrition (when I can stick to it) will help more than the synthetics the doc will give me.
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