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Whew, that makes me feel better at doubting the GI. I have a hard time questioning "authority" figures but I have a list of questions and demands to bring to the follow up. I think I am going to try to bring my partner as well to help me. For blood tests, I have had ANA and sed-rate checked but...

So I had my colonoscopy yesterday. Prep wasn't too awful, but results are normal with some internal hemmorrhoids. He thinks IBS. I'll have my follow-up appt with the GI in a couple of weeks. But I just don't think it is IBS. I don't have many of the symptoms associated with IBS(gas, bloating...

Tony, my GP took wbc, ana, and minerals. Everything normal except Vit. D levels low(26.1). The PA at the GI's mentioned the C-reactive protein but the GI didn't order it, just went straight to colonoscopy. I guess he thought it wasn't necessary? The GI wanted to do a celiacs test but I haven't...

I noticed after the doctors examination(poking and palpating) my abdominal pain went from discomfort to burning for several hours. Anyone else get this? Is it just from the inflamed bowel being disturbed? Kim

Anal probing soon! Back from GI's. GI suspects IBD or IBS. Colonoscopy in 3 weeks. I am relieved that they wanted to do that right off the bat and not brush me aside with IBS medication. The PA was very nice and said as soon as she saw me, she thought I looked like a crohnnie :biggrin:. Looks...

Newbie - preparing for GI appt? Thanks for the kind words, Amy. I am in good ol Austin, Texas. My PCP referred me to the GI. Hopefully I'll be lucky and get one that'll listen to me. Thankfully my allergist has taken me seriously and urged me to see a GI right away, and not wait for blood...

Hello all! Been lurking for a few weeks and have found this forum to be very helpful and supportive. I am a 27 yr old college student( I'll get there eventually:D ) Been having health issues for a few years, I always thought they were food allergies/intolerance since removing them from my diet...