Re: Should I go ahead with my colonsocopy or cancel it? (20 year old)
Maybe this is a question you should put to your GP or gastrologist. It does sound like anxiety related IBS and a pain on the left side below the ribs is common with IBS sufferers.
With health anxiety and IBS you could experience many symptoms. You've had tests and the professionals agree that it's IBS. The problem with HA is that we often don't believe the doctor, so they need to reassure us with tests. More often than not (definitely in my case) unnecessarily. IBS pain, when triggered by anxiety will last as long as the anxiety lasts. Doesn't matter what you eat or don't eat, the symptoms continue as long as the anxiety about those symptoms continue. Maybe postpone the colonoscopy and try some CBT to address your anxiety problem. If the symptoms clear up you'll have your answer.
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General Anxiety, Health Anxiety and Panic Disorder for over 25 years. South Africa