Avril - My doctor kind of brushed me off too. I don't think they like to deal with IBS because they really don't have much advice once they've ruled out celiac, IBD or cancer. When I had my colonoscopy, for instance, the doctor removed a benign polyp. I asked when I should be checked again he said "never - everything's fine". I find that a bit strange as I understand that polyps can recur. This is a from a so-called "top specialist" in his field. I will get another test done in a couple of years anyway, especially as colon cancer runs in my family (doc knew this) and I have had breast cancer which means I'm more at risk for colon cancer. Here in the US we have private insurance and because our deductible is sky high we have to pay for these tests out of pocket, which run about $1,800 each. I think this is exhorbitant and prevents people like me from getting necessary tests. So far I have paid out thousands of dollars trying to get an answer to my problem, with no success. Hopefully I'll get some good ideas from people on this board. I've already learned a few new things to try.
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