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Doctors // Have I had all the right tests?       07/28/04 01:23 PM Edit Reply Quote rim Reged: 07/19/04 Posts: 9 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 Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Doctors // Have I had all the right tests? rim 07/28/04 01:23 PM Re: Doctors // Have I had all the right tests? ChristineM 07/28/04 01:27 PM Re: Doctors // Have I had all the right tests? rim 07/29/04 07:52 AM

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