aquiring help
#240742 - 01/23/06 08:17 AM
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domestictech
Reged: 01/23/06
Posts: 3
Loc: southeast Florida
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 Hi,I am new here and I have read a lot of posts. Bear with me. I am beggining to think I have the symtoms of someone with IBS-C. I am now in my 40`s but have had irregular bowel patterns for years. It comes and goes and sometimes it is not real painfull,just a lot of discomfort. Unfortunately I have always had horrible eating habits and I'm under a lot of stress at times. The problem is I am limited on what I can do as far as medical help. I do not have insurance and I have a husband who refuses to pay for the tests that show you DO NOT have another medical condition. I realize there is no test that actually proves you have IBS. My best guess is to first try a soluble fiber supplement. I can`t seem to figure out which foods bother me. I have sinus allergies but I am beginning to think some are actually FOOD allergies now. I have seen an ENT for the headaches but she wants me see an allergist who will run tons of tests  I keep reading how some doctors are terrible for diagnosing and treating IBS. I know this sounds like a lot but I am desparate. I need your advice on this and where to turn now. I need to find a knowledgable gastroenterologist on this subject somehow I would imagine. Thanks for reading my post. 
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Gee a GI
#240748 - 01/23/06 08:32 AM
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Bevvy
Reged: 11/04/03
Posts: 5918
Loc: Northwest Washington State
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Hi DST,
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I need to find a knowledgable gastroenterologist on this subject somehow I would imagine.
You're absolutely right. You need to have tests done, including a colonoscopy, to rule out everything possible. I held off for years having it done, even though several doctors had told me they were pretty sure I had IBS. It was foolish of me.
Stress was my un-doing, stress and anxiety. Thankfully, I found Heather, her books, these Boards, and Michael, our hypnotherapist. I'm stable now, and have been for over a year, and I'm very grateful for it. But I could not have done it on my own. And I most DEFINITELY could not have done it if I had "horrible eating habits."
It is too bad you do not have medical insurance. You'll have to sit down and have a little chat with hubby. This is important.
Good luck.
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