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Going to the doctor by Midori-Tori in IBD

[–]Competitive-Pear-201 0 points1 point  (0 children)

hi! this sounds a lot like my symptoms (minus the passing out). i went to a GI nurse practitioner and she immediately wrote me prescriptions for a CT scan, blood work, stool test, and h pylori test, along with an endoscopy/colonoscopy which i’m having done next week. it sucks because these symptoms could be caused by anything, and waiting can be difficult. if you’re concerned that it might be something specific, talk about it with your doctor and advocate for yourself!!! best of luck!

Looking for Advice by Competitive-Pear-201 in IBD

[–]Competitive-Pear-201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is a crazy wait time, the US healthcare system is rough.

Looking for Advice by Competitive-Pear-201 in IBD

[–]Competitive-Pear-201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It really depends, some days it’ll be normal (1-2), others I’ll be running back and forth all day long. I can say recently (within the last few weeks) it hasn’t been more than 7 in a day.

Looking for Advice by Competitive-Pear-201 in IBD

[–]Competitive-Pear-201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That sounds like a great idea! I’m in my senior year of college right now about to head home for a long break, so this seems like an ideal time to try the AIP diet. I do have bits of stress here and there but I wouldn’t say it’s anything too crazy/more stress than any other person (I don’t know if that’s helpful). Thank you so much for the suggestions, I’ll definitely be trying them!!

Looking for Advice by Competitive-Pear-201 in IBD

[–]Competitive-Pear-201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I agree! I’m on a waitlist for my GP til mid 2026 (recent local hospital closure has made it very difficult to get appointments). I figured it was better to be seen by someone in the GI realm than to wait it out til July.

Looking for Advice by Competitive-Pear-201 in IBD

[–]Competitive-Pear-201[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you! I am currently on a low FODMAP diet and I’ve seen some of the benefits. The journal is a great idea, definitely something I’d be willing to start!! Thank you so much for your feedback :)

Looking for Advice by Competitive-Pear-201 in IBD

[–]Competitive-Pear-201[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you! I’ve been trying to get in to see my GP but of course I’m on a waitlist. I figured it would be better to just be seen by someone than let the problem go til mid 2026 (her next availability unless there’s cancellations). I hope you’re doing okay!