I want more intolerance tests i.e. fructose, glucose, dairy to help with my IBS diet. How or where can I get these if my doctor won't?

[woodgut8]

Have had lactose test under NHS which proved 100% positive.

[Hidden]

Hi

If you are intolerant to lactose then you will be intolerant of dairy products and a lot of tablet medication - you will have to read all the ingredients for ibuprofen and immodium and anything else that you may buy over the counter and is prescribed.

I 'cured' my symptoms myself within 3 weeks by eliminating all dairy products from myself. I have had no tests for intolerance. If you think you may be intolerant to anything else you can eliminate these from your diet and keep a food diary to see how your symptoms are affected.

[Ibsr]

Whoever did the lactose test and saw it as positive should have carried out the other tests. Go back and demand they refer you for the tests.

[woodgut8]

Thanks. Thats what I have asked for but it means getting referred back to the gastroenterologist which after a big deal with the stroppy GP she has agreed to do. The dietician also agreed with you.

[Ibsr in reply to woodgut8]

Ignore the stroppy GP. Good you got a referral

[PatV]

I'm doing it myself too. But I will ask my GI when I see her. She's terrific!

[Hidden]

What does the lactose test involve please ?

[woodgut8 in reply to Hidden]

It involves 2 days sugar free diet then breath test.

[Hidden]

Ok thanks. I was fobbed off by my Dr when I asked about this but noticed it's on the NHS website so I'll go back and ask again!