Any connection between IBS and Colonoscopy?

[Birdlady50]

Ok, in my efforts to understand this IBS diagnosis, the first question is how did I get this? I never had any of the out- of- ordinary digestive issues my entire life. At 50 yrs old my doctor said I should have a preventative Colonoscopy. I agreed and was told things looked good and have another in 10 years. I have been suffering ever since. Finally at 54 yrs, I am given a diagnosis of IBS. Anybody think there is a connection withIBS and colonoscopy?

[b1b1b1]

I have never heard of its being caused by a colonoscopy, however, I suppose there is always a first. Did you have a stomach virus about the same time? My IBS d is considered Post infectious IBS as it began after a severe stomach virus, which may have been food poisoning.

[Birdlady50 in reply to b1b1b1]

No virus that I remember, but I could see that being a cause or at least contributing factor.

[Maureen1958]

Hi, welcome to the group. It does seem a bit suspicious that you didn't have any problems before, have you discussed it with your doctor? Maureen.

[Birdlady50 in reply to Maureen1958]

No I haven’t, actually my husband is 5he one who thought maybe a link. Doctors don’t like it very much when you ask that kinda question LOL. Thought if anyone else could connect the same experience.

[Maureen1958 in reply to Birdlady50]

I know what you mean about them getting touchy. My IBS got worse when my son was born by emergency cesarean and I have often wondered if there was any connection.

[mogamed]

I had IBS D very severe and 3 weeks ago I had a colonoscopy and now I have IBS C . From one extreme to the next this only after the colonoscopy

[Birdlady50 in reply to mogamed]

I’m sure there has been studies on this, I’m going to have to look deeper 🤔