[AlittleFaithHelps]

I am getting a blood test this weekend, and i was just wondering, does a blood test tell you anything about having IBS? and if not then what does it tell you? has anyone els had a blood tst for their stomach problems, and if so, then what did it tell you?

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[Mike NoLomotil]

Christiana?Depends....what test are you taking?MNLPSGotta go now be back in am

 

[Aimee Spreadborough]

When the Doctors were trying to find out what the matter with me originally (before they decided I had IBS) I had blood test after blood test which didn't show anything (I guess they had to cover all bases). I also had an endoscopy, which I have to say was terrible. Still nothing, so I am now diagnosed as a IBS sufferer.Fingers crossed for you.

 

[Nikki]

They do tests to make sure that its not anything more serious. BLood tests can pick up on imflammation in the body, so i guess if they found any they might persue different tests. Also, they can check your thyroid because thyriod probs can cause IBS like symptoms. Etc.Normally nothing at all to worry about.

 

[Mike NoLomotil]

CHRSTIANA:see http://www.ibsgroup.org/cgi-local/ubbcgi/u...t=028027#000003 MNL