Help, if you can please. :)

I have IBS, or so I believe and cramping in the lower left abdomen. I'm visiting a GI doctor this Thursday, the appointment was for the 25th but I rescheduled because I cannot take the pain any more.

I was just wonder if Gastro doctors are aware of pelvic floor problems and testing, because I am experiencing those symptoms as well. Should I bring this up to the GI?!

Thanks, Drew

The good ones will...if they don't send you for tests find one that will!

I never found gastroenterologists any good.  If he is no good then find a colo-rectal surgeon instead - they have more expertise in the whole gastrointestinal field and functional problems like the pelvic floor disorder and muscle control etc - a good colorectal surgeon will give you every test under the sun to do with your large bowel and rectal function - some will also test the small bowel. It all very much depends on your history and symptoms. 

I am from UK so things are probabily slower here as they dont like spending money on you. 

so good luck in your quest for health.

Life Happens,

Google the article "Physiological Testing of the Colon, rectum, and Anus" by Bruce Orkin, M.D. Pay the 99 Cents and get the article. It is well worth your while. Take if from me. I did not have this crucial info prior to entering into a disastrous pelvic reconstruction surgery that almost ended my life. If I had had this information prior to making a surgical decision, I would not have gone down the road I did.

Rosemary