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Navigating the healthcare system: labs & testing
Manage episode 449057811 series 3375625
Not sure if you might have IBS or want to understand the tests that can help diagnose it?
Listen to this episode of The Gut Show, where Gutivate RD Natalie joins me to discuss lab work, common tests, and how to talk to your doctor if you’d like to explore additional testing options.
Covered in this episode:
Gutivate RD Natalie is our guest today! [1:18]
Lack of testing for IBS [7:38]
Red flags that could mean you may need more tests [11:13]
How to talk to your doctor about getting more testing [13:12]
Common tests done for IBS [16:18]
What about tests for constipation? [18:50]
SIBO [20:51]
IBS Smart test [22:39]
Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method
Connect with Erin:
https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd
https://www.instagram.com/gutivate
Schedule a consult call: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall
Free course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up
What's your poop personality? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a
100 episodes
Manage episode 449057811 series 3375625
Not sure if you might have IBS or want to understand the tests that can help diagnose it?
Listen to this episode of The Gut Show, where Gutivate RD Natalie joins me to discuss lab work, common tests, and how to talk to your doctor if you’d like to explore additional testing options.
Covered in this episode:
Gutivate RD Natalie is our guest today! [1:18]
Lack of testing for IBS [7:38]
Red flags that could mean you may need more tests [11:13]
How to talk to your doctor about getting more testing [13:12]
Common tests done for IBS [16:18]
What about tests for constipation? [18:50]
SIBO [20:51]
IBS Smart test [22:39]
Join the MASTER Method Membership: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/master-method
Connect with Erin:
https://www.instagram.com/erinjudge.rd
https://www.instagram.com/gutivate
Schedule a consult call: bit.ly/jnwconsultcall
Free course: https://www.ibsmastermethod.com/ibs-fundamentals-sign-up
What's your poop personality? https://quiz.tryinteract.com/#/657789ba420624001409ca1a
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