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[Sagelee28]

I been suffering from stomach problems for the last 16 years since my teens am now 30 with no help I was told I had ibs then told I wasn’t, the last four years I haven’t been taken serious with my condition I have had endless blood test camera and then doctors appointment cancelled, this is my last resort to have some help of other people, and to hear of their experience

[IBSNetwork Partner IBS Network]

You need to make an appointment to see your GP for an official diagnosis of IBS.

There are many bowel conditions all with similar symptoms, but all treated very differently, without knowing what you are suffering with you will not be able to start living well with your condition.

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What else could it be? | The IBS Network

Symptoms of IBS indicate a sensitivity and irritability of the gut, which may, of course, be caused by other diseases that irritate or cause inflammation of the bowel. Your doctor will always need to consider the possibility of one of these.

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Without a diagnosis from a medical practitioner no one will be able to advise you on treatment and you will not be able to start feeling well again. It cannot be diagnosed over the phone as there are certain tests that need to be carried out to rule out other conditions.

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What you can expect at your doctors

What you can expect at your doctors – Investigations and Procedures Tests are not always necessary Current guidelines encourage gastroenterologists to make a positive

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[Tinkypete in reply to IBSNetwork]

This might sound a daft question but how do you know if you've got an official diagnosis? I've been to the doctors several times and been told "It's probably IBS" but they're not taking it any further. Only said that I can have yet another blood test if I want to check I'm not deficient in anything.

[b1b1b1]

Have you consulted a gastroenterologist. If not, you should, as they are the most likely to give an accurate diagnosis and suggest treatment options.

[Rod2020]

Hi, If you,ve been diagnosed with ibs you can take buscopan & immodium, my doc put me on amitriptyline for ibs & anxiety & then changed me to nortriptyline as the amitriptyline was making me tired all the time I still have to take immodium for the diarrhea, keep telling the doctor your suffering, they have to help you, don,t suffer , I know the feeling, it can take over your life, take care.