Post Colonoscopy

[edmorris6]

I had my colonoscopy this morning. Good news is it’s not cancer. The report notes functional symptoms with IBS & for symptomatic management. I take it this is still not a firm diagnosis. I’ve now been referred back to my fairly useless GP. It’s taken 5 months to get this far, at least after one final moan he rushed this through for me I suppose. Should I now be pushing to see the gastroenterologist? This life of constipation - diarrhoea is no fun..

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Are those your 2 kitties in the pic? That must be a relief when they said you didn't have cancer. When I got discharged from the chest clinic last year after I had been poorly I had cried in relief.

[FRreedman]

I don't know if I'd push to see a GI, see what your GP now offers, in the way of treatment and whether or not it works. The colonoscopist has basically said treat symptoms, it is IBS.

[Monkeypuzzler]

Hi. My 18 year old son had similar diagnosis ‘functional gastrointestinal disorder - probably IBS’. His Peristaltic function doesn’t work properly apparently so doesn’t push food along, hence constipation, stomach discomfort & only able to eat little & often as gets full quickly. Gastroenterologist said there is no cure, eat little & often, no special diet but avoid high fat & spicy food. Build up exercise again gradually & not worried that he has lost 2 stone in 3 months and can’t put it back on after 8 months) and is underweight. He prescribed Ondansetron an anti sickness drug for nausea & Dulcolax when required if no bowel movement after 3 days. GP equally useless & saw no point in referring to a dietitian so have researched holistic things to try. We are currently doing Low Fodmap diet and after that will try holistic & nutritional consultant. Good luck and I would be very interested in any advice you get to help and indeed if anyone else reading has advice.

[KJ13 in reply to Monkeypuzzler]

Has his thyroid been checked?

[Monkeypuzzler in reply to KJ13]

He had lots of blood tests but can’t remember so will check next time at docs. Thanks for that.

[AshAlso in reply to Monkeypuzzler]

Woah, sounds just like me! I was recently checked for thyroid and it wasn't it. Still searching for answers. Please keep posting updates of your son as we're going through nearly the exact same thing.