Does this sound like IBS?
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Does this sound like IBS?
I've been negative for the past year but I've been dealing with a lot (an upcoming surgery and a couple of other non medical things) for the past week or two. My new normal for the past many months has typically been formed but slightly soft. I've noticed that this week I've had much softer stools. Idk if it's just mild ibs, nerves, just what I ate or something to be concerned about. Yesterday it was 3x throughout the day but it's usually been once or twice a day. I do not have watery D but I have been having "fluffy" Bristol 5's and 6's and several that are formed but fall apart. I take Florastor twice a day and I've been taking Bio K at night the past couple of weeks.
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Re: Does this sound like IBS?
That does sound like IBS, unfortunately. The probiotics could just not agree with you very well also. I tried the bio k and stopped it quickly, but I don't remember exactly why or what symptoms it caused. Maybe try it in the morning to see how it effects you during the day? I can't take florastor at all--tons of gas and some looser stools.
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Thanks, Amy. It's strange bc I've been taking Florastor for over a year and done fine and the Bio K I've been taking on and off since June with no issues. Maybe it's something I've been eating. I think trying it in the am is a good plan.
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Jennifer, your anxiety is probably growing as your surgery approaches. It's amazing what that can do to your gut. If you don't get watery stools- go by the 3 day rule- don't panic! You'll be fine. You have to get through this surgery. Do you know any stress reduction techniques?
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Anxious,
I believe there is now a test for IBS.
I believe there is now a test for IBS.
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Thanks, Rita. You are definitely right about that. I actually just ordered a meditation cd that focusing on preparing for surgeries my therapist suggested. It does usually clear up within a couple of days and gets worse when I'm on my cycle.
Bobbie- Do you know what it is called? Is it a blood test?
Bobbie- Do you know what it is called? Is it a blood test?
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The test is actually called IBSChek. I actually inquired about it about a year ago. I live in NY, and they do not offer this test here. So, I guess it depends on what state you're in for availability. I believe it's available in California, as there are posters who live there and have had the test done.
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Thank you, Lisa. I'm in the Chicago area so I'll check with my pcp.
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Ibschek is used to diagnose IBS-D only. It's a blood test that checks for the antibodies produced from food poisoning and often found in people with ibs. Their experts make the assertion that most people with ibs have probably obtained it from a bout of foot poisoning. But post infectious ibs has other causes too and in our cases from c diff. Anxiety can cause it too. I wouldn't personally have this test done because any ibs I have would be from c diff and this test would be false negative for me I would think. that's what I took from it but I'm sure if a dr thinks it beneficial they might still want to order it.
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It picks up IBS from c diff too, I was told. It must have, because I tested very positive on it. The doctor told me I would test positive because of the c difficile and he was right.
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Going to th GI next week and am going to ask about IBS test. Do not know,what good it will do.
Still think stress is most frequent cause.
Seeing another physica therapist. When I told him about my experience with c diff, he said, "Well that will wreck your GI tract.
Amen!
Still think stress is most frequent cause.
Seeing another physica therapist. When I told him about my experience with c diff, he said, "Well that will wreck your GI tract.
Amen!
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Several on site have written about an IBS test. I asked a c diff expert about it.
Reply: "No such reliable test yet. It’s a mixture of disorders."
Reply: "No such reliable test yet. It’s a mixture of disorders."
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