The problem with IBS is that it is basically diagnosed when they check every other possible problem and it is none of those. There are some symptoms that a lot of people have, but since a lot of people have IBS + some other type of intolerance, or even when of the many different kinds of IBS- is really hard to say, yes you definitely have it and it should look exactly like this. To me, it does sound like IBS. I can't imagine another disease would be so random like that and IBS is exactly that- SO random. One day you'll eat something- no problem, the next day you'll eat it and big problem. I think part of this is how you eat it (what did you have before? how much did you have?) and a lot of it is stress related- particularly for you since you say during spring break when you were home it was absolutely fine.
When you go to the doctor I would have him do all the tests. Then, I would consider trying the IBS diet for a few days and see how it goes. For you, it may not even help that much since its stress related, and in that case I would consider thinking about how you can manage stress (spend less time in your room with your roommate, take a yoga class etc). I don't know if you exercise already but sticking to a regular exercise schedule several days a week has made a HUGE difference for me. I was always alright about exercise but now I am really strict about it because that is when I feel the best.
I think the best news for you is that college will be over soon (right?) and if you were fine over spring break you will most likely be absolutely fine again when you get home this summer )
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