IBS or IBD???

Hi Tina,
Welcome to HealingWell!
To me, your symptoms seem more severe than "just IBS." Bloody D is never a symptom of IBS (unless you have hemmies too). Pain is a symptom, however, that's relative. I also don't believe skin problems are related to IBS either. Inflammation not a symptom as well. It sounds more like IBD to me. Maybe you could post your symptoms and concerns on the Crohn's and/or UC board, see what they all think.
Have you thought about getting a 2nd opinion? If your doc took photos while doing the scope, you could take them to a different doc and see what s/he thinks.
In the meantime, are you taking anything? Calcium (caltrate w/vitamin D) can help with D and inflammation, and probiotics can help restore normal digestive function.
Hang in there.

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Hi Tina, sounds like it could be IBD to me as well.  Another thought, have you been checked for Celiac Disease (gluten sensitivity)?  Some of my symptoms sound similar to yours, diarrhea, patchy inflammation (small intestines), abdominal pain, etc.  I do hope you find some answers soon, I know how you are feeling on a daily basis ((((hugs))))

Here is a link for you to check out http://www.celiac.com

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Stacie

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart, and lean not unto thine own understanding

 

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DX with: Lupus, Hashimoto's & Celiac

 

Imuran, Plaquenil, Flexeril, Piroxicam, Levoxyl and Folic Acid

I think you have IBD. Get a new doctor who knows what he's doing!