Doctors // Have I had all the right tests?
#93928 - 07/28/04 01:23 PM
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rim
Reged: 07/19/04
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Hey all.
My GI has run the following tests to determine if I had IBS.
I have had
-sonogram of abdomen (to check for gallstones/gallbladder problems)
-test of stool for bacteria, parasites, ova, and blood
-blood test for Celiacs
-upper GI series (barium x rays)
-colonoscopy
-endoscopy
I also had some bloodwork, but am not sure what information should have been in that specifically.
All of these came back negative (although apparently I am anemic, and they do not know why).
A second consultation with another GI concurred it was IBS, and he also did not believe I needed any additional tests.
My question are-
Was something missed?
What should be included in bloodwork before a diagnosis of IBS is given?
And do I need to look for yet another gastroenterologist?
(I'm in NYC, so if anyone has a practitioner they like, please let me know)
Thanks.
-r
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Hi, R:
Here a link for all the tests you should have and diseases that should be ruled out for an IBS diagnosis.
Hope this helps!
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Christine
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Thank you, Christine.
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