Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) Support Group

Irritable bowel syndrome is a common intestinal disorder that is characterized by bloating, abdominal pain, diarrhea, cramping, and constipation. Typically no abnormalities appear during standard medical testing, and so irritable bowel syndrome is identified by the symptoms. Although irritable bowel syndrome can cause serious discomfort, the intestines are not harmed.

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sitz marker test

cristledreamz
cristledreamz
i'm having a sitz marker test done this week (3 days of xrays). anyone else had this? i get that the doctor will know the speed of things passing through my intestines, what i don't get is how that will help him treat my ibs-c. any ideas? thanks.
Akie
Akie
The markers are like little spaghetti-o looking things. They will show up on the x-ray if they are still in your bowels. If some of them get hung up somewhere, the doc will be able to see it. It's a test that can be used to rule out Pelvis Floor Disorder.

I just did this, but my doc did it different, I swallowed the capsule and got just one x-ray 5 days later. The markers were gone but my bowels were packed. So he said I did not have PFD and pit me on Amitiza.

I had done the test about 5 years ago were I swallowed the capsule and then had to get an x-ray everyday until the markers were gone.

Good luck
cristledreamz
cristledreamz
thanks for sharing your experience w/it. i've already tried amitizia and it didn't help. i just hope something good will come of this...
Akie
Akie
I just stopped the Amitiza, I was going everyday but I was pooping marbles! And it made me dizzy.

I now take digestive enzymes, ginger root capsules, and glucomannan fiber. I have been doing well with this plan. Ginger is supposed to be good for digestion and motility of the bowels, I find that 1 (550mg) capsule with meals 3x day is good for me. I was taking the fiber with every meal as well but things were a little loose this morning so I might back off of it a little and see what happens.
cristledreamz
cristledreamz
glad ur on the right track for what ur body needs. i still haven't figured mine out. right now i feel like i'd sell my soul to be a little loose! oh well, maybe after my 3rd xray the docs will know more...