The experience of being diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) is different for every person. For some, the diagnosis may come quickly, but for others it could take several doctors and tests. Some people are diagnosed with one form of IBD first, only to be diagnosed with a different form later. Share your story!
Several Diagnoses Were Made Before IBD
Yes, my primary care doctor (who seemed perplexed), he referred me to an infectous disease doctor, who immediately suspected IBD and finally sent me to a gastroenterologist.This process added about 2…
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The Diagnosis of IBD Was Clear
No, I already had a gastroentrologist for GERD and gastroparesis. With previous gastro problems (gastroparesis and GERD plus IBS), I did not go to any doctor other than my gastroentrologist. When my …
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