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How do I convince my doctor that I need a colonoscopy?
      06/13/06 09:30 AM
Lyndeigh

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Hi. I am 22 and have IBS with alternating bouts of diarrhea and constipation, gas, severe bloating and pain. I also very fatigued and experiencing both muscle cramps and spasms. My doctor writes me off as having IBS and wont do anything but recomment fiber. I really want a colonoscopy to rule out IBD and other things, but he feels that it isnt necessary to have one because i show no alarming symptoms (even though i have passed out from the pain and it frequently wakes me up night). I am taking fiber, following heathers diet and taking tummy tamers. How do I convince my doctor to let me have a colonoscopy? I need help!

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* How do I convince my doctor that I need a colonoscopy?
Lyndeigh
06/13/06 09:30 AM
* Re: How do I convince my doctor that I need a colonoscopy?
melissamonica
06/13/06 09:40 AM
* Re: How do I convince my doctor that I need a colonoscopy?
Mary_V
06/13/06 09:38 AM
* Ditto on the new doc. Those are concerning symptoms. *nt
hohoyumyum
06/13/06 12:00 PM
* Re: Ditto on the new doc. Those are concerning symptoms. *nt
Life.Is.Random
06/13/06 01:06 PM

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