Allergies...IBS....or Digestion?
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Allergies...IBS....or Digestion?
| Wed, 10-25-2006 - 9:12pm |
Hi, I'm a newcomer and I was wondering if there is anyone who has multiple allergies plus IBS plus a digestion problem? sometimes when I have problems I am confused about which problem I actually have and which doctor can help me best. They all have their own specialities. The gastroenderologist gives me medicine for a digestion problem like Ultrase, but since I am allergic to pork, I cannot take it. My primary care physician tells me to eat more veggies and fruit and fish, but my allergy testing shows that I am highly allergic to all fish and most veggies and some fruit. Presently, I am trying to contact a dietian at our local hospital because I am about to give up trying to cook for myself....it seems everything I cook and eat upsets something in my system. Recently, I had a major digestion bout with olives and cheese. I used to love eating out, but nowadays it's stay at home with safe/bland food. My problems are not as severe as some on this board. I was brought to tears over some of your stories. I will pray for you and I sincerely wish you all well. Sometimes when I get these episodes them are very severe and I just want to give up, but then I know they will pass and one day I will get the right treatment. Trying to discern which problem it is....is the hardest part: allergies.....digestion.....or IBS? Eastcote

Welcome again! Never minimize your own symptoms/ issues because no matter what anyone else is dealing with, your own issues are effecting YOU.
It can be very difficult to differentiate what is causing what problem. Lactose intolerance is one of my main issues, but I also have drug sensitivities and other health issues that can confuse me.
Have you ever tried using a food/med type diary to keep track of what you ingest each day? That might help you to see certain patterns. See different specialists can be frustrating because they seem to wear blinders and won't look past their own stuff. I have a long list of drug sensitivities and cannot tell you how many times a doctor has Rx'd a drug that is on my list! I often wonder if they bother to look at the chart/folder at all.
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