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Emily :)
Emily :)

Emily :)
I had the Prometheus test done in 2009 and wasn't very satisfied with the inconclusive results. In my mind, it wasn't worth the high cost of the test. My test came back with numbers more consistent with UC (which I had already been diagnosed with). I think the opinion of the doctor and the tests they do are more worthwhile than counting on the results of the test.
Don't fret too much about the blood test - your doctors have been trained to diagnose based on the symptoms you present and the lab work they order. Perhaps get a second opinion other than your new GI doctor?
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Emily :)

Emily :)
I'm sorry you haven't been feeling well -- I know from experience that stabbing stomach pain has never been, nor ever will be, a walk in the park.
The doctor that told you that you had IBS - was he a gastroenterologist? Or just a general practitioner? If he was just your normal family doctor, I would suggest going to see a specialist. They can either further diagnose you (if you have anything else to diagnose) or offer helpful suggestions of how to relieve your IBS symptoms. My sister-in-law had pretty severe IBS and was taking medicine to counteract it. Fortunately for her, when she gave birth to my nephew, her IBS disappeared.
I have ulcerative colitis and when I went to see my gastroenterologist last week, he said that I also have IBS - news to me! I've had colitis for four years and no one had ever thrown around IBS. There are lots and lots of foods that I can't eat because they set off my stomach/colon in the worst way possible.
You can always find support here, we are all here to help each other. You are not alone!View Thread
Emily :)

I'm not in any position to give advice about the kind of medicine you should be taking, so I'll refrain from that. What I will say is that Asacol wasn't working for me and it turned out that I was allergic to it which is why I wasn't seeing any results. I was also on prednisone for a long time (almost 6 months which is considered long-term use), so I think that your doctors are right to taper you off of it now. Steroids may make you feel better for a while but they have irreversible damage when you use them for a long time.
As far as diet goes, I know that it's tough to eat when you know that you'll end up in the bathroom shortly afterwards, but you need to keep up your nutrition. I recommend calling your doctor's office immediately to see if they have any advice or even supplements you can take. Since BRAT isn't working, maybe you could try a non-fat liquid diet? Things like broth and jello helped me keep up my energy when I was in a flare similar to yours a few years ago.
Good luck and keep your chin up -- this won't last forever! I hope you find a solution quickly.View Thread
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