Can anyone else confirm this? Maybe this is a question for Heather?
My symptoms are primarily upper GI - gas pain, indigestion, back pain, nausea; no C but hard/pebbly stool w/lots of mucous (gross, sorry).
I was diagnosed w/IBS seven years ago after *extensive* GI testing. Had a flare-up 2+ months ago, with same symptoms. MD put me on lo-dose (5mg) Amitriptylene. Fiber supplements, lo-dose antidepressant, exercise and Eating for IBS Diet help IMMENSELY... although I'm still unable to eat anything more than the very basic SF's...
BUT: In 'IBS The First Year' - Chapter 1 says "upper GI symptoms are not related to the syndrome..." Does this mean "never" or "not usually"?
My MD's been great so far, and will re-do tests at my insistence (since he is sticking w/original diagnosis)... but before I go back, I want to get some info & feedback from people here as to whether this is a) necessary and b) not IBS, and push for another diagnosis?
I'm so confused!! Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.
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Upper GI symptoms not IBS?
