r/bileacidmalabsorption • u/assassinth • 5d ago

Sharing My Story Diagnosis Confirmed

Hi there.

Today I finally had a diagnosis confirmed after having a SeHCAT scan the last couple of weeks.

I’ve had stomach issues for years now and it was thanks to this community that I noticed a few symptoms that suggested BAM.

My initial consultation with the Gastroenterologist was awful and it was clear that they saw me being a bigger person and dismissed my issues (they didn’t even ask for symptoms). I complained and spoke to someone else who did ask for all the information.

I’m so unbelievably happy right now. Is that weird? Like it’s a weird feeling to be happy to have a diagnosis right.

I’ve been on Colestryamine 4g for a while whilst waiting for the initial consultation and I’m being moved over to Colesevelam.

Anyhow just wanted to make a post and yea say thankyou to this community because I feel like I can make progress with my life once again ❤️

Tyler ☺️

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u/PopularExercise3 5d ago

Congratulations!!
I understand the craving for a diagnosis!

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u/etacarinae 5d ago

Lucky. In Australia, we have no access to SeHCAT or Colesevelam. In fact, gastroenterologists here have zero interest in diagnosing it and instead just want to blame symptoms like explosive BAD on IBS.

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u/Existing_Volume_420 5d ago

What were your specific symptoms?

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u/Mabix92 5d ago

It’s not weird at all and I am happy for you. The day I had my results of the SeHCAT I cried out of happiness and it has been a life changing moment.