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Getting my IBS checked again after 16 years; I wonder if I still have it?

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KatyMac · 08/11/2011 18:13

Or if it's developed into something else

Not looking forward to the camera again Hmm

Ah well; I suppose it might help

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girliefriend · 08/11/2011 18:15

Why are you getting it checked again? Have your symptoms changed?

KatyMac · 08/11/2011 18:20

Yes quite a bit over the years, but I have been passing blood

I think it's because I have an allergic reaction to something I have eaten; but the GP didn't believe me, so off to the hospital I go

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KatyMac · 09/11/2011 09:06

I am getting an appointment in January

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KatyMac · 09/11/2011 12:32

Just realised that's 8 week away, which seems long to me

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kaylasmum · 09/11/2011 14:42

hi Katymac,

I've had ibs for more than 20 years now. I'm also facing the joy of the camera! I've been having problems with my ibs for 4/5 months now, mainly going more often than usual and occasional constipation. I have health anxiety and have been going through a really stressful time so that does'nt help my stomach issues.

Just wondering what your symptoms are and how old you are.

8 weeks does seem a long time to wait, i've been told it'll br about 4 weeks.

I hope you manage to get a sooner appt.

Tracey.

KatyMac · 09/11/2011 15:22

I think I had a bad reaction to coconut a few weeks ago; it caused terrible cramps & bleeding & pain for about 2 weeks after

But the GP says that it's not possible as my allergies are 'contact' allergies not food allergies

But if I use some cosmetics or toiletries on my skin it gets a rash, blisters, cracks then bleeds.....which sounds like what happened to my insides

But I have also had more mucus & pain over the last year or so, I guess it's reasonable to get it checked out

But I did think that a long wait

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KatyMac · 10/11/2011 10:16

It going to be 12-16 weeks before I get a colonoscopy

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