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Hello all. I hope it is okay that I am here without a confirmed diagnosis. I am 34 years old, own a private catering company (part-time), have a full time desk job, mentor, and an avid official in roller derby. I am an active woman that has had a hard time keeping up with everything the last few months.
A little about me: I've had GI issues since 2 years of age. I was told it was IBS in the early '90s. Since then, I have had several major surgeries, 2 with abdominal incisions. I have been diagnosed with asthma (although I never truly have attacks). I have also been diagnosed with low b-12 despite eating plenty of it daily. I was a vegetarian, but I now eat meat. I suffer from allergies, arthritis, bad feet (tendons), migraines, gluten intolerance, painful cramping in abdomen, and daily diarrhea. I am currently self-administering b-12 injections, yet I am still exhausted. My current symptoms have persisted for several months. I'm amazed I am not paper thin with as much time as I spend in the john. (I hope that was not offensive to anyone here).
I saw a great GI doc Friday and he did blood work and ordered a colonoscopy which will take place on the 19th. I am worried. I am stressed. I am nauseated and have no appetite. This is a symptom and not from my stress. I have gained weight the last 6 months. I haven't been eating great, as a result of my feelings. I admit, I eat to comfort. I do not want to be diagnosed with Crohns, but a diagnosis would give me relief and a plan of attack. If he finds all is well, I assume I will be diagnosed with IBS. However, my research says that malabsorption is not common to IBS. Of course, it could be Celiac sprue too.
I guess I am looking for some guidance. Some yes or no that this sounds similar to your stories. My doc is out this week, and this waiting is no fun. I was also tested for Diabetes and rheumatoid in the last few weeks. It has been a trying time. I am at my wits end but I am also close to finding out what is wrong with me. It felt good to hear my doc say, "You're too young for all this." I am grateful I found him.
Thanks all!
Meg
A little about me: I've had GI issues since 2 years of age. I was told it was IBS in the early '90s. Since then, I have had several major surgeries, 2 with abdominal incisions. I have been diagnosed with asthma (although I never truly have attacks). I have also been diagnosed with low b-12 despite eating plenty of it daily. I was a vegetarian, but I now eat meat. I suffer from allergies, arthritis, bad feet (tendons), migraines, gluten intolerance, painful cramping in abdomen, and daily diarrhea. I am currently self-administering b-12 injections, yet I am still exhausted. My current symptoms have persisted for several months. I'm amazed I am not paper thin with as much time as I spend in the john. (I hope that was not offensive to anyone here).
I saw a great GI doc Friday and he did blood work and ordered a colonoscopy which will take place on the 19th. I am worried. I am stressed. I am nauseated and have no appetite. This is a symptom and not from my stress. I have gained weight the last 6 months. I haven't been eating great, as a result of my feelings. I admit, I eat to comfort. I do not want to be diagnosed with Crohns, but a diagnosis would give me relief and a plan of attack. If he finds all is well, I assume I will be diagnosed with IBS. However, my research says that malabsorption is not common to IBS. Of course, it could be Celiac sprue too.
I guess I am looking for some guidance. Some yes or no that this sounds similar to your stories. My doc is out this week, and this waiting is no fun. I was also tested for Diabetes and rheumatoid in the last few weeks. It has been a trying time. I am at my wits end but I am also close to finding out what is wrong with me. It felt good to hear my doc say, "You're too young for all this." I am grateful I found him.
Thanks all!
Meg
