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Should I Get A Endoscopy/colonoscopy?
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Hello, I have been diagnosed with IBS-C and acid reflux. I have had an abdominal myo 7/14/20 to remove fibroids and I was in the hospital for one night. The day before I had to do a liquid diet starting at noon and I had to drink 2 Magnesium Citrates. All went well with my surgery. Since then I've been dealing with heartburn and acid reflux. I doubt that it's surgery related. Anyway I didn't poop until a few days after surgery(Surgery was on a Tuesday and I pooped that Saturday) I swear it… read more

posted March 21, 2021
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A myIBSteam Member

Hi, I would not take magnesium citrate. I heard it wasn't recommended

posted August 26, 2022
A myIBSteam Member

I have similar issues with chest pain and adrenaline surges when I eat. Still all related to my IBS? Unknown. I did have an endoscopy and found I have excess bacteria in my stomach. My gastroenterologist hesitates to prescribe antibiotics that may or may not help… Also had heart checked out earlier and that’s okay.

posted October 17, 2021
A myIBSteam Member

I would ask for an endoscopy and a colonoscopy just to find out what all is going on. And make sure they take a biopsy to get better findings! Hugs

posted July 7, 2021
A myIBSteam Member

I have an endoscopy/colonoscopy scheduled for June 21st

posted March 25, 2021
A myIBSteam Member

Sorry to hear that...ask your GI

posted March 25, 2021

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