Did your colonoscopy give you answers?

[Catsandsunsets]

Did you have a colonoscopy?

If so, did it come back clear and the doctor attributed your symptoms to IBS?

Did the colonoscopy help you find answers and relief?

[winfong]

The colonoscopy is to eliminate more serious things like Cronh's, IBD, etc. IBS is typically diagnosed by a process of elimination.

[Edgar77 in reply to winfong]

I already knew I have coeliac disease. They took two small polyps away. Nothing to worry about. Inflammation on right side. Nothing to worry about, and a small ulcer in desending bowel. Nothing to worry about. Of course I'm worried!! No answers.

[tony11173]

I had many red flags for the disease, bowel cancer, but the colonoscopy detected diverticulitis. It hasnt explained my situ like, weight loss, iron deficiency, pain, fatigue for many Years now, so really at a loss.

[BabsyWabsy]

Yes, I did. Biopsies showed microscopic colitis which is only detectable under a microscope. Nothing else of concern.

[Viklou]

My Colonoscopy was always clear. Pill cam gave me a diagnosis of small bowel crohn's disease, large ulcers, patchy inflammation and a stricture seen which couldn't be reached by botty cam, as it's located mid small bowel. It took 7 years to get a pill cam. Bloods on the whole normal but calprotectin always elevated, not hugely but consistent