I have had a lot of trouble trying to receive a prescription for pain meds. Here is my problem. I have some major problems with my bowels and pain. I think I may have a serious bowel condition. It could be Inflammatory bowel disease or crohns disease. I have done research into my symptoms. I could explain, but it can get a little unpleasant. One thing I know for sure is I have some very strong pain from this. Its is intolerable. I have tried everything to fix this problem. Ive tried improving my diet. Adding more fiber, fruits and veggies. I also have increased my fluid intake. Juices and water. Ive also drank more milk. Ive used vitamins. I have tried laxatives, stool softeners and antidiarrheals. I even tried a total bowel cleanse. The kind that they use to prepare for a colonoscopy. I am out of options. cant even have bowel movemnts without some sort of over the counter medication. The visual symptoms are making me worried. (appearance of stool) All of this has been going on for 2 years now. Its has gotten much much worse over the past 6 months. I am at a breaking point.

My current situation is this… I have seen a few different doctors for this. They all are saying that my problems arent very serious. I need to see a specialist. I cant see a gastroenterologist, because my primary doctor will not give me a referall. They will not give me a prescription for pain meds in the mean time. They refuse. This really upsets me, because I feel that they dont trust me. I also think that they wont take me seriously.

heres the thing she wont give me a referral, because she says all they will do is give me a colonoscopy. I cant get a colonoscopy, because my insurance will not cover one. So inorder to take the next step to see if this pain I feel is real, I need to see a GI and have a colonoscopy. At this time, that is not an option.

So what do I do? How do others get a prescription for Pain medication? I feel totally disrespected. Like my feelings arent important. That I dont know what I need. I will be eligible for a better type of insurance in 3 months. In the mean time, I am suffering from a lot of pain.

How can I just get a doctor to help me? I need a prescription for the time being. I understand that they dont just hand out Pain killers to anyone. In this case however, I am a person that genuinely needs the help of pain medication. What can be done? I feel I am so alone and helpless in this situation.

P.S. with my current insurance I can only go to the hospital that I am currently using.

I’ve had a "broken" bowel since I was about 6 years old. I’ve been to doctors time and time again, and they just send me home saying I’m constipated. I only have bowel movements maybe twice a month, if I’m lucky. I can’t see a gastroenterologist without a referral, and I can’t get a referral because none of the doctors think anything is wrong with me. I’ve not had regular bowel movements for 19 years, I know that’s not constipation. So, my question is: Does anyone have any home remedies that will drastically cleanse my colon that require seeing a doctor???? (Since they aren’t helping me anyway). One more thing…laxatives don’t work. I’ve tried EVERYTHING that I can think of. So ANY help at all will be GREATLY appreciated!! Thanks in advance!
((I’ve even tried the enemas..those are only a quick fix…and even then it doesn’t seem to do much at all..)

I’ve turned 50 y.o. this year, conscientiously had a physical exam (all OK) and routine referral for colonoscopy screening. I have no symptoms of illness, am pretty healthy; but what I expected to be a routine colonoscopy actually found many polyps and prompted Dr. to make a referral for labs. Dr’s report said "The large number and variety of polyps is unusual." and that "genetic testing is indicated." Dr. had me back twice more, each time looked around in my colon and removed many polyps. The three colonoscopy procedures during past four months have found about 50 polyps, mostly pre-cancerous "adenomas" – tubular and tubulovillous per pathology reports; but no dysplasia nor carcinoma at present). Most polyps found have been fairly small, a couple 1.0-1.5 cm. Still some small
sessile polyps remain at present. After 3rd colonoscopy Dr. counseled that consideration should be given to genetic testing, "and ultimately colectomy may be needed." Dr. referred me for "FAPKM" genetic testing, they drew my blood and have sent it off to Mayo Clinic. This "FAPKM" testing seems pretty specialized – they are looking for a specific genetic mutation that might inhibit my colon from suppressing polyps. I have no known family history of colon polyps, no family history of colorectal cancer. Everything I’ve read seems
to indicate that a colon with 50 pre-cancerous polyps is serious,
whether the cause is genetic or "sporadic," and leaves me with the impression the colectomy option may (eventually?) be more likely needed than not.
While I await test results I wonder, can anyone here explain likely range of outcomes for someone with my current condition?

I’ve turned 50 y.o. this year, conscientiously had a physical exam (all OK) and routine referral for colonoscopy screening. I have no symptoms of illness, am pretty healthy; but what I expected to be a routine colonoscopy actually found many polyps and prompted Dr. to make a referral for labs. Dr’s report said "The large number and variety of polyps is unusual." and that "genetic testing is indicated." Dr. had me back twice more, each time looked around in my colon and removed many polyps. The three colonoscopy procedures during past four months have found about 50 polyps, mostly pre-cancerous "adenomas" – tubular and tubulovillous per pathology reports; but no dysplasia nor carcinoma at present). Most polyps found have been fairly small, a couple 1.0-1.5 cm. Still some small
sessile polyps remain at present. After 3rd colonoscopy Dr. counseled that consideration should be given to genetic testing, "and ultimately colectomy may be needed." Dr. referred me for "FAPKM" genetic testing, they drew my blood and have sent it off to Mayo Clinic. This "FAPKM" testing seems pretty specialized – they are looking for a specific genetic mutation that might inhibit my colon from suppressing polyps. I have no known family history of colon polyps, no family history of colorectal cancer. Everything I’ve read seems
to indicate that a colon with 50 pre-cancerous polyps is serious,
whether the cause is genetic or "sporadic," and leaves me with the impression the colectomy option may (eventually?) be more likely needed than not. While I await test results I wonder, can anyone here explain likely range of outcomes for someone with my current condition?

Is the only way to diagnose IBS (irritable bowel syndrome) with a endoscopy or colonoscopy?

Has anyone gotten medication for IBS without an edoscopy or colonoscopy?

I have a referral to a GI but I do not want to go if I know for sure the only way to diagnose my IBS is with an endoscopy or colonoscopy.