I am not sure what the name is for the hormones test. Basically, you collect all your urine in a bottle for 24 hours and then send several vials with the stuff to a lab. Here is some interesting info: http://findarticles.com/p/articles/mi_m0ISW/is_246/ai_112728018/
I would recommend reading about bio-identical hormones (e.g. John Lee has a number of books). I am staying away from all synthetic hormones as I think long-term use of birth control pills contributed to my issues. Many of us suffer from estrogen dominance (even men) or some other hormonal imbalance, and most doctors don't know to check for it or can't explain why symptoms often track women's cycles.
Kappy, I wouldn't look at it as "the H Pylori was negative, which means it really is IBS." IBS is a non-diagnosis. All this means is that you don't have a diagnosis yet. I tested positive for H Pylori on blood, breath, and stool tests, but one could easily have H Pylori that doesn't show up on one of those. Might still be worth checking in a blood test along with all other infections (Lyme, bartonella, etc - find a doc who knows about these). I also found out I had a major vitamin D deficiency, so ask for that as well as some doctors don't think to check.
My colon cramping is a lot better than when this all started. At times it was so bad I couldn't even stand straight, and I had some form of cramping after every meal no matter what I ate. My biggest IBS symptom remains having several incomplete BMs in a row, and then still that "stuck" feeling. My major health issue is actually interstitial cystitis, which began a month after my IBS symptoms, and I have a lot of bladder problems (painful urgency, urge that won't go away, frequency attacks, etc). There is little doubt in my mind that my IC and IBS are related somehow (whether both via hormones, or leaky gut, etc). I have been unable to take L-Glutamine because it gives my bladder issues, but for those with IBS symptoms alone, I would definitely give that a shot along with the allergy testing.
By the way, I also religiously did the 100 day hypnotherapy program shortly after this all started two years ago and again, nothing.
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