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For 6 months I have been having problems with loose bowels, gas, 
occasional stomach pain.  Normally I am constipated.  The first time I 
had problems was a couple of years ago when I was taking metformin.  The 
metformin just about destroyed my stomach so I gave it up and reduced 
the sugar and starch in my diet.    I am generally careful about gluten 
but occasionally eat out.  I ask alot of questions and try to avoid 
things that are questionable as best I can.

I have been under ALOT of stress caring for my elderly difficult mother, 
helping my celiac college daughter, and my husband has a job transfer 
hanging over his head since September which has yet to be resolved.  My 
TTG test is less than 3.  I think the scale for the test says over 5 is 
positive.  I have had some improvement by eliminating dairy products, 
and taking lecithin when I am going to have fat in the meal.  I have 
asked the gastro who is hot to do a colonoscopy about cultures, lactose 
intolerance and gallbladder problems (which several relatives have).  He 
is adamant I need a colonoscopy WITH BIOPSIES.  They want me to use a 
prep called MOOVY Prep.

I am not crazy about the scope because they are cold sterilized, and I 
am pretty much opposed to biopsies before they even know if there is a 
reason.

Are biopsies call for in a situation like this?

Thanks for your thoughts; I will summarize.
Paula in PA

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