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Carcinoid syndrome, has anyone heard of this?       06/13/04 08:14 PM Edit Reply Quote Vicam Reged: 02/24/04 Posts: 1955 Loc: Ontario, Canada Hey Guys, I was doing some research before my next doctor's appointment and stumbled upon some information about carcinoid syndrome, a potentially maligannt tumour growth whose symptoms often mimic IBS. I don't believe this is on the list of diseases the Rome II guidelines say you need to rule out for an IBS diagnosis, but the symptoms are very similar. Apparently it's quite rare, but I'm just wondering if anyone has heard of it. Im of course stressing out now because I'm worried that could be what I have ... I suppose I could mention it to the doctor but he hates it when I try and self-diagnose. My concern is that I have severe facial flushing which is one of the symptoms (along with D, abdominal cramping and weight loss). I never thought much of it, but maybe there's something to that. Here's a link for anyone who wants to check it out: http://www.emedicine.com/med/topic2649.htm Kelly Print     Remind Me     Notify Moderator

Entire thread Carcinoid syndrome, has anyone heard of this? Vicam 06/13/04 08:14 PM Re: Carcinoid syndrome, has anyone heard of this? ibsgrl 06/13/04 08:24 PM

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