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Are these the only tests you had? Bloodwork and ultrasound isn't always enough. If your ultrasound was clean, you should have a HIDA scan to check your gallbladder functionality. (I'm having gallbladder problems -- my ultrasound was fine, but my HIDA scan was not.)

I do agree your symptoms aren't typical of IBS. Personally, I'd spend some time on the Internet researching your symptoms for other possibilities, see what kind of tests are warranted to get a good diagnosis, and ask your doctor to run the tests.

(By the way, most doctors think you're a hypochondriac if you say you read something on the Internet, so if I want a test run I'll usually say something like, "When my mom was having her gallbladder tested, they did a HIDA scan on her -- can we try that?")

If you haven't already, you can also try a reflux med and see if that helps. I use Aciphex and love it because it has no side effects for me. It's prescription-only, but you can get a lower-dose Prilosec and Zantac OTC. Prilosec tends to cause D, Zantac has less side effects (but doesn't work as well).

While you're still trying to figure out what you have, it won't hurt to stay strictly on Heather's diet -- that way, if it really does turn out you have IBS, you'll be that much further ahead of the game.

Good luck.

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jen

"It's one of the most serious things that can possibly happen to one in a battle -- to get one's head cut off." -- LC

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