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    Lack of nutrition, where next?

    Hi, I will keep this as short as I can. I'm currently undiagnosed with suspected Crohn's or possibly coeliac (apparently my low IgA could have given a false negative blood test) and very underweight. My BMI works out around 15.3 based on my last weigh in at the hospital. I daren't weigh myself...
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    Getting a second opinion in the UK?

    Hi, I was just wondering if anyone has any advice on getting a second opinion in the UK? As I understand it, I need to get the GP to refer me for a second opinion, which is fine. But I wondered whether it is possible to request that the second opinion be from a specific consultant? Basically I...
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    Colonoscopy results, can anyone translate?

    So on Monday I had my first colonoscopy in my quest for a diagnosis. I was given some results but no diagnosis as such, I have to wait for an appointment with the consultant to go over it and the biopsy results. However, I was hoping someone might be able to shed a little light on the...
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    Constipation or something more?

    Hello, I have a quick question which Google hasn't really been able to help with! So, I have suspected IBD and am currently undiagnosed, due to see gastroenterology in February for my initial appointment. Now, normally I have diarrhoea 3-6 times a day with urgency, this has been the case for...
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    For those in the UK

    Hi, this is really for those in the UK, but if anyone has any advice feel free to chime in! How long did it take for you to get an appointment with gastroenterology? My referral was sent two months ago and I still don't have an appointment, I've chased it up three times already and twice I've...
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    New and in need of advice if possible

    Hello, I hope this is okay I'm just not too sure where to turn and am still waiting to get to see my doctor. I'm not too sure where to start but I've had on and off digestive troubles for years which in the last 18 months have escalated. I am 24 and have M.E/CFS and endometriosis with a family...
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