Can someone offer an opinion. Notes From my medical records The IBS is noted/listed in all my past medical history from 2015 on to present. I just didn’t realize it. I just now got my hospital records from 2015 to present. I am SC for Hiatal Hernia/GERD and GERD is causing some issues again. I have had two stomach surgeries since 1996.
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16 May 2015 – Discussed his multiple issues (pain, depression, IBS) and reassured him that he does have characteristics of Fibromyalgia and that we are treating each issue as they should be as he is already on Lyrica, antidepressants and meds and therapies for pain control, and that we will continue his current plan of care to address each issue.
29 March 2017 – “Likely with IBS-c. Discussed abdominal pain more bloating with pain which improves with bms and constipation only taking stool softener
16 June 2020 – “Dr noted Other Irritable Bowel Syndrome K58.8. Preciously dx’d w/IBS but was unaware, pa given IBS info packet, FODMAP diet etc… GI appts with Local Japanese referrals.
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The wording above, does this qualify as a diagnosis? Is this what the VA needs? Its worsened over the last five years and I have an appointment with Japanese Drs next week for GERD issues and the IBS issues. Naval Hospital cant see retirees right now.
I plan to try SC GWS. I am putting together everything I can find to support my claim, and don’t want to waste anyone’s time.
Thanks
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IBS and Diagnosis
Can someone offer an opinion. Notes From my medical records The IBS is noted/listed in all my past medical history from 2015 on to present. I just didnt realize it. I just now got my hospital records from 2015 to present. I am SC for Hiatal Hernia/GERD and GERD is causing some issues again.
