Hello, Leslie!
So sorry you're feeling so unwell. I'm newly diagnosed with both IBS and colitis - started on Heather's basic diet as soon as I found this website and the D really cleared up. However, I hope you can keep that doctor's appointment, just to rule out anything else - like a parasite, etc, that someone else mentioned. The "self-treatment" is okay - pretty much necessary for IBS - but "self-diagnosis" probably isn't the best idea - good idea to have a "professional" confirm or rule out! I was fortunate enough to find a GI who has a special interest in IBS & IBD (inflammatory bowel diseases) and she started me on a prescription for the colitis right away. I've already been feeling better. Hope your doctor visit brings you speedy relief, too!
By the way, I had my colonoscopy a couple of weeks ago and that's when the colitis was discovered. The test was painless for me - the prep the night before was really the only disagreeable part. I encourage you to schedule one - you'll feel better when you rule some things out - and the scope provides your doctor with valuable information. (I'm 51, so I needed to have this done, anyway).
Blessings,
Kaybee
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