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Has anyone had unexplained weight loss?

Digestive Health | Last Active: Oct 23, 2023 | Replies (28)

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My gadtroenterologist has done a EDG and a colonoscopy. But not the gas test. I don't even knows where it can be performed because he hasn't suggested it. Instead he is sending me a the Mayo clinic for testing to see if there are issues with my liver that are causing the problems. He thinks I only have a mild case of IBD. So there's not much I can do unless the Mayo clinic decides to do testing in this area as well. I'm scheduled for 1 day of testing. But things can change or we may need to go back at a later date. My insurance co-pay are high when it comes to testing. Blood work doesn't cost us anything. I'll talk to my GI doctor about the breathing test to see if he can get authorization for it and can find someone who does this. Thanks for the suggestion.

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I had SIBO too it took five months and 4 gastroenterologists to figure it out. I was in extreme pain at night though belly on fire night cold sweats and barely slept. Food was coming out totally undigested. Antibiotics cleared it up but I am left with weird pains in my left rib, have had all sorts of imaging blood and stool tests to rule out liver, pancreas and gallbladder. I lost 45 pounds this year, finally recovering now for a couple of months. Wish you well, a breath test can help but I would suggest getting the biggest stuff checked first incase its serious!