I was diagnosed with IBS 14 years ago and over the years my symptoms have changed. They originated as severe constipation with bloating. A few years ago they changed to nausea and diarrhea. These symptoms were eliminated with change in diet. A few months ago my symptoms changed and started to include bloating and feeling full with little food. My bloating use to go away with a bowel movement but over the last few months the bloating severity changes daily. Sometimes my stomach looks like I have just eaten and other days I look 7-9 months pregnant. I suffered from infertility and went in to menopause 2 1/2 years ago at age 40. I was diagnosed about 6 years ago with several small cysts over both of my ovaries but my doctor did not seem concerned. My symptoms include bloating, feeling full on very little food, constipation, and lower back pain that alternates from the left to the right. My concern is the continuous bloating which is a new symptom and the pain that radiates in my back.
My question is, "couldn't this just be IBS?"
I went to my GI and am going in for an endoscopy and colonoscopy.
Should I put these tests on hold and just see my gynecologist?
Leslie