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Hi! I am currently trying to figure out if IBS is my actual problem. I have had all of the symptoms listed on this and other websites since high school (17 years or so) but I can't say that the severity has been constant. I am the type that gets bouts that are preceeded by stress and the symptoms can last as long as 3 weeks on a daily basis. I just had a 3 week go around with diarrhea, constipation, gas etc and finally got the nerve to talk to talk to my MD about it. Here's the problem...He ran some blood tests that I believe he said are to prove IBS. I don't see anything on the web or in any books that point to there being any such blood test. I must admit I was having a hard time concentrating on his comments as my 2 year old daughter was emptying the contents of my purse and wallet on the exam room floor. Does any one know what he may have been actually drawing blood for? I have been making recipes out of Eating for IBS and I do notice that I don't have stomach cramps after eating which leads me to believe I'm on the right path but what does normal digestion really feel like? It's been a long time since I didn't get gassy or worse after a meal!
If anyone has any help I would appreciate it greatly. So gald to have found you all! Tam

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