My son has not had any diagnosis from an MD, yet. I just realized recently
that there was any kind of trend or consistent symptomology. I called it
IBS before I realized that there might be a food allergy. I am also on the
CELIAC list, as well as the yeast-l...My son has his checkup next month,
and I expect to be prepared! After corresponding with people on all these
lists, I think yeast is more of a culprit than wheat or dairy (both of
which he can eat in some quantity, but yeast seems to be the common
denominator of things that give him trouble). I agree with you about IBS
being the result of something else!
 
Anne Washburn
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On Sun, 2 Feb 1997, Ron Hoggan wrote:
 
> I was sure glad to see Connie's message. I think that the IBS diagnosis
> should have the first letter deleted, in order to clearly represent the
> character of such a diagnosis. (I hope this does not offend, but such a
> diagnosis often ends a medical investigation prematurely, and without any
> valuable answers for the patient.)
>
> Ron
>
>
> >Anne,
> >
> >Before you settle on IBS, consider Celiac sprue, which involves all sources
> >of gluten, not just wheat, but also rye and barley.  St John's has a list for
> >this, also.
> >
> >Connie in NC
> >
>