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This is my first time posting. I am 27 and my symptoms started about 5 years ago. I went through a really stressful period so I thought the "D" and stomach rumblings were part of the stress. 5 years later I have chronic D and my stomach is ALWAYS unsettled. I have to honestly say that I haven't made a lot of effort where my diet is concerned, but I feel like it's something more than IBS because of how often and how bad my D is. I've gone to two GI's and three family doctor's and everyone agrees that it is IBS. One of the GI's thought it might be Crohn's. With my insurance, I cannot afford a colonoscopy just yet. I am scared to death that I have something more serious and by prolonging it, I will be in real trouble. I don't get any pain, just ALWAYS D and stomach rumbling. It is absolutely horrible during my period and especially in the morning. I have alternatives and nothing seems to work. Can someone tell me what my first step should be in all this? I feel overwhelmed!

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