Is this IBS or something else

[sallybeans]

I've been having gastro problems on and off for months. The symptoms are regular and can last for days. In the last few months, they've been far more common consistent.I was diagnosed with IBS about 15 years ago but have not really had too many problms until the last few months when I started to get the following symptoms.  It is now really worrying me - is it IBS or could it be Celiac disease or something else

Symptoms
- bloating of abdomen
- belching/gas - at times constant burping for long periods of time.
- abdomen (especially around the stomach) tender if pressed
- dull to moderate pain in upper and lower abdomen that comes and goes
- joints ache esecially both arms and hands
- constipation - but when I do ´go´ its diarrea
- nausia
- light headedness
- fatigue
- generally feeling unwell
- shortness of breath
- dizzyness

I had my gll bladder checked just a couple of weeks ago and was told that there was no blockage causing any problems but my stomach was full of gas, and was given Buscopina tablets to take.  This is really getting me down and I am starting to get depressed now as well because of having this problem so often.  I have been to my GP more than once with this nd she just gives me indigestion tablets.  I have another appointment this week and plan to tell her I want some sort of test done to find out whats wrong.  Is there anyone that has these symptoms who could tell me what it could possibly be.

[JamieLL]

Did you ever get a diagnosis?  I have VERY similar issues and I'm trying to really figure out what it is.

[mammo]

Forget your GP and see a Gastroenterologist as this is their specialty.  Your GP should have referred you to one already.  Take care..