Hi, i'm a new poster but long term reader. 25 yo female
Almost exactly 2 years ago I started to have digestive problems, it started as mild cramps after lunch, since then it has progressed to full on constant IBS, I genuinely have not had a symptom free day in the past 2 years and it's really getting me down
I have recently had a colonoscopy and endoscopy, both of which showed nothing, also had blood tests (clear) and stool test ( slightly elevated calprotectin) however IBD was ruled out following colonoscopy.
Also had ultrasound (pelvic and upper abdomen) which showed kidney stones, gall bladder etc is ok.
I thought I would post my symptoms and medictions I have tried in the hopes that maybe, someone out there, can offer some advice as to where I can go from here
the gastro doctor doesnt feel I need any further tests.
Symptoms:
-chronic nausea no vomiting
-lower and upper abdominal pain
-excessive gas
-very loud, frequent bowel noises
-loose stools 1-3 times daily, occasional constipation
-tasting food hours after meals
What I have tried:
-peppermint capsules
-ginger/peppermint tea
-fybogel
-probiotics
-amitriptyline
-papaya enzymes
-apple cider vinegar
-immodium
-vitamin D3
-tumeric
Coeliac disease in family however tested negative. Is this really just IBS?
Looking for any advice at all, thanks for reading