newly diagnosed and need to vent
#260501 - 04/27/06 09:43 PM
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welshgrl
Reged: 04/27/06
Posts: 21
Loc: Michigan
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Just diagnosed formally with IBS after colonoscopy today. Took two months of solid pain, symptoms, two meds, one fired GP, three ER trips and about two weeks of missed work (in the past month) to get here. Reading the information and posts on this site have made me feel like I'm not alone and that I can hopefully regain some control over this aspect of my life. Why is it that if something requires surgery, it is serious, but the same symptoms (which are chronic), with at least 15 lbs weight loss in an already underweight person, are brushed off? What is the stigma about the mind-body connection that makes physicians brush off any related physical illness? Anyway, finally found a doctor who listened and this website and hope to move forward in a positive and healthy way. Thanks for listening:)
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Good for you, you are ready to read and learn. I found most of my helpful info. in Heathers Book, IBS-The First Years. That should get you started to feeling better in no time.
Stick with the message boards here, lots of experienced people who can help you get to know your body better, and help you down that road!! Good Luck~
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I agree ... Heather's books have changed my life around. And also, reading the info from the group here. Certainly good to know that we are not alone.
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Yeah Heathers book is fantastic, as is this site. 2 months to be diagnoised? ur lucky. I`ve had ibs symptoms for two years and its still not properly been diagnoised...still however long it takes - quick or long - its never quick enough and still annoying.
Good luck to you and use this site. It is amazing!
Jo 
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Hello and Welcome! Sorry you've had such an awful time of it recently but unfortunately most docs don't take IBS seriously  Look forward to getting to know you better!
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Taking it one day at a time.....
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