Hey, I'm new to this forum and I can completely relate to you all. I've always had stomach issues, but it all started getting out of control this summer after a night of drinking. The next morning I woke up going to the washroom urgently a few times. Weeks passed and I knew something was wrong, foods I had always ate weren't passing and things since then haven't been the same. My social life has been affected, working on the road is extremely hard and I struggle with taking the plane. The doctor diagnosed me with IBS but I was off gluten for a week and my Urine and Stool samples came negative when I took them... It's now been a few days since cutting Gluten again and Lactose and I already feel a bit better, let's hope I can keep it controlled. Thank you for any comments!
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Hello Dave
Welcome to the forum.
In your shoes I would be inclined to seek the opinion of a gastroenterologist if you haven't already.
There are tests available to determine Gluten and Lactose sensitivities.
and it may be a better diagnostic route to have a colonoscopy with appropriate biopsies.
Additionally some bloodwork could be helpful such as CBC, ESR, CRP, Vit B12, iron levels etc.
These are things to ask your doctor about.
Feel better soon
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha
Welcome to the forum.
In your shoes I would be inclined to seek the opinion of a gastroenterologist if you haven't already.
There are tests available to determine Gluten and Lactose sensitivities.
and it may be a better diagnostic route to have a colonoscopy with appropriate biopsies.
Additionally some bloodwork could be helpful such as CBC, ESR, CRP, Vit B12, iron levels etc.
These are things to ask your doctor about.
Feel better soon
Hugs and best wishes
Trysha
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- Virginia
Hi Dave! Welcome to the forum. I'm sorry things are rough right now--I'm right there with you on the travel front. I'm basically unable to travel at all right now but am experimenting with some medications with my doctor's help to get the trips to the bathroom down to a manageable number. Have you been diagnosed or tested for Crohn's or ulcerative colitis? Have you had a colonoscopy? It might help to check everything out so you can get on a medication or treatment plan that works for you.
