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Diagnosed with IBS…could it really be that?
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Hi,
With the greatest of respect, you don't seem to get it. They are treating your symptoms, not IBS as IBS is just a collection of symptoms with an IBS label, to call it something. Don't focus on the term IBS focus on your symptoms.
I'm treated for IBS symptoms while my Gastro specialist agrees they can't treat my ANS, which is the cause of my symptoms, there is no treatment or cure known. But still they try anything they can for my "IBS". Suppressing the symptoms is all they can try to do. I can only assume that is what they are trying to do for you.
Have you discussed this with your Dr, asking what they are doing and why?
I discuss every option with my specialist and have suggestions I add from time to time. We talk them over and agree on a plan forward for each trial. Mostly with failure but we are still trying and understand each other well now. He knows I'm up for most anything as doing nothing isn't working for me.
Cheers
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Wrong. The doctors are not treating my Short gut symptoms. They want to treat my condition like IBS. I have no symptoms of IBS. IBS is a health condition. I don't have any symptoms of IBS. My symptoms are related to Short gut syndrome. My GI doctor doesn't know much about short gut syndrome.
Yes I have asked my GI doctor questions but he doesn't answer them.
Yes, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) is a recognized medical condition. It is a chronic disorder that affects the gastrointestinal tract, causing symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, and constipation. IBS is not a life-threatening condition, but it can significantly impact a person's quality of life.
You should Google IBS.
I don't have any of the symptoms of IBS.
I don't have any symptoms of IBS. My symptoms are because of short gut syndrome. There's no cure for short gut syndrome just ways to deal with it but the IBS way makes it worse not better.
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Wrong. The doctors are not treating my Short gut symptoms. They want to treat my condition like IBS. I have no symptoms of IBS. IBS is a health condition. I don't have any symptoms of IBS. My symptoms are related to Short gut syndrome. My GI doctor doesn't know much about short gut syndrome.