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This gi was an arrogant know-it-all from my first consult. I did a lot of homework on IBDs and IBS since my GP said 'crohns' back in may. And to prepare for yesterdays apt I even got all the paperwork from my gp, blood test and colonoscopy results and the write up from the ER doc. I knew he...

Today I went back to my gi for a follow up, and was officially diagnosed with IBS. As the doctor explained, my blood work was all normal, my lab results from the scope was clear, despite the ulcer in my terminal ileum, which was probably caused from the prep, and had nothing to do with the...

Thanks so much David. at this point I'm debating going back to my GP at all. My husband is going to try get me in with his, and I'm asking around for a respected GI in Halifax.

Is there a way to up my B12 intake without resorting to shots? When I told my doc about losing my strength over the past 6months, he mentioned the B12, but didn't follow up about it. He's done this before, send me for one test, and try to fix an issue with a "band aid" remedy.

Thanks so much for helping me with this. its wrote as 204 pmol/L. is that different then how you listed it?

My B12 came back at 204, on the lower end of the scale, but still within the range given on my results sheet. I'm going to have to do alot of homework on this, in order to convince my doctor to send me for a cte/mre.

Thank you so much for your replies, I’m glad to be reassured that its wrong for them to say ibs so quick and easy. Kllyeve, I’ve been reading up on alot of diets, thats a new one for me to check out, thanks! My GP sent me to a gastroenterologist for the colonoscopy, he talked to me for 10...

This is sort of long, but I didn't want to leave anything out. I’ve had issues with alternating from constipation to diarrhea for a while, in the past few years, I would pass blood every 3 to 6 months. Sometimes small amounts stuck to my stool, other times it would make the toilet water red. I...