I don't trust my doctor

for a number of years I have had terrible bowel trouble, but no G.I Dr. has been able to diagnose it.

Several weeks ago I asked him to do a procedure to check for yeast over-growth. Today he said there was no yeast over growth.

He then asked if I wanted a colonoscopy ? That would be a the 3rd one in 5 years. I asked him why he would suggest that again, and he said he would do 4 or 5 biopsies. Allegedly to look for microscopic colitis.

Each time they do a procedure, it is to look for yet something else. I don't know why those so-called-experts don't do it all at the same time and thus save me a great deal of suffering and time.

Personally, I believe that if they could ever cure me, they would lose a patient and several thousand dollars.

I don't trust them one tiny bit.

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This is what comes by not having a 'proper' health care system.

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Bakerman, if you are able to eat Grapefruits and citrus fruits then consider getting some Grapefruit Seed Extract. It will sort yeast or Candida type problems very quickly. Have you had tons of antibiotics over the last year or so that have ruined your gut flora?

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Worth a try Bakerman.

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I wouldn't say that I had tons of antibiotics, but I've had some. I've also taken probiotics to set the flora straight after I took the antibiotics but probiotics do not seem to make any positive impact. ???????

There was a whole month that the system was working perfectly. immediately after starting a regime of steroids, BINGO ! Perfect BM. However, Drs claim that steroids have nothing to do with the bowel system. Then, when the 30 day steroid regime ran out, the system went back to it's horrible way again.

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P.S. I have had every test the doctors suggest: endoscopy into stomach (2 times), a huge camera pill that goes through the entire G.I system taking pictures as it goes and several colonoscopies, numerous stool sample tests, blood tests etc etc etc.

The latest genius of a G.I doctor said I have a lack of blood flow to the intestines. When I asked him why he thought that. he replied, "It's as good a guess as any other". Brilliant ! Just brilliant !

In the mean time I can lose control of my bowels on a city bus, trolley, in the supermarket, in a department store, walking down the street etc etc. 7 years of living with this nightmare.

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I've suffered what you mention in your last paragraph just a couple of times but know how awful it is.

I do hope you get something resolved and your health improves.

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Bakerman can I get back to you about this.
I know you have a quite a few things going on at the moment. This will increase stress levels. I think the best thing to do, is take one thing at a time.
I will support you.
But I am not medically trained.
Try and keep calm.
You will get lots of support on this forum. X

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You may have hit the nail on the head. Stress.
I suffered from what they called chronic ulcerative colitis for decades. Drugs to alleviate the symptoms didn't help a lot.

I now have a gentler life style, a lovely wife, beautiful home cooked food, and a dog who has been with me through thick and thin. When I had cancer and couldn't do a lot he laid by my bed, gave me a gentle pat now and then.

It's a bond that is hard to describe. Therapy in a fur coat.The best stress relief there is.

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Yes, I'm currently looking for a furry companion. but, I need one that does not require too much high energy exercise.