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Posted 10/24/2013 8:55 AM (GMT 0)
IBS? IBD? or worse?

Hi all - I have been suffering from IBS-like symptoms for over a year now. Recently blood tests were done and all resulted OK. These tests included CBC, WCC, RCC, Hgb, Hct, MCV, MCH, MCHC, neutrophils, lymphocytes, monocytes, eosinophils, basophils, ESR, C-reactive protein, Anti tissue transglutaminase lgA/IgG.

So from the blood work side I am clear. Now a test remains and its the Fecal Calprotectin - it measures the level of inflammation (if any).

My question is this: Do doctors use this test to differentiate from IBS to IBD? for what else do they do this test? - my doctor is quite reserved and doesn't let out much and it worries me :(

Thanks
Posted 10/24/2013 2:36 PM (GMT 0)
Fecal calprotectin is an excellent test and it is used to find inflammatory markers in the stool. Sometimes bloodwork will not show an inflammatory process. If your calprotectin test indicates inflammatory markers you most likely have an inflammatory bowel condition and your DR will schedule you for a scope.

Some DRs don't use this test because it is expensive and they will always follow up a positive finding with a scope. So many DRs just go straight to the scope. Consider yourself lucky!

Posted 11/2/2013 3:17 PM (GMT 0)
Docs hesitate because it is often not covered by insurance, but it is not too pricy. Have they done stool tests to rule out infections lie C-diff?
Posted 11/4/2013 6:38 PM (GMT 0)
Calprotectin result just came out - its a normal 46.6 ug/g - does that mean I am free of serious illnesses?
Posted 11/4/2013 8:17 PM (GMT 0)
I think it is highly likely that you DO NOT have an inflammatory condition in your bowel. Your DR should be able to help you understand the results of the test.
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