Hi all,
After reading up here and in literature about CFS, I decided to go to a GI doctor. I have had "stomache pains" for a while and even had large amounts of blood a few times in the past (I was cleared in a colonoscopy), but since it was a lot les painful then my head, chest and eyes (and even my calves and knees), I never really dwelled on it. However, now that there seems to be a connection between CFS and IBS/leaky gut, as well as a Bushie greatfully mentioned that there might be a connection in the tightness of the chest (I'm kinda paraphrasing what she said) and the gut, I think that it is worth a shot.
My question is, what exactly should I ask from the doctor. He was referenced as having patients with CFS, but should I just ask him "Do I have IBS/leaky gut" or are there more specific questions to ask him? I dont want another appointment where the doctor says, "oh, there's nothing I can test you on" only to find out later that if I would have articulated the question better I would have.
Thanks in advance,
Lo
After reading up here and in literature about CFS, I decided to go to a GI doctor. I have had "stomache pains" for a while and even had large amounts of blood a few times in the past (I was cleared in a colonoscopy), but since it was a lot les painful then my head, chest and eyes (and even my calves and knees), I never really dwelled on it. However, now that there seems to be a connection between CFS and IBS/leaky gut, as well as a Bushie greatfully mentioned that there might be a connection in the tightness of the chest (I'm kinda paraphrasing what she said) and the gut, I think that it is worth a shot.
My question is, what exactly should I ask from the doctor. He was referenced as having patients with CFS, but should I just ask him "Do I have IBS/leaky gut" or are there more specific questions to ask him? I dont want another appointment where the doctor says, "oh, there's nothing I can test you on" only to find out later that if I would have articulated the question better I would have.
Thanks in advance,
Lo