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Writing a food journal/symptom list for the gastroentogist is their anything else i can do while i wait to hear from my doc if the gastro will see me?

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Bowel movements: As long as you are being compulsive, why don't you keep a list of your bowel movements, including frequency, color and consistency? This can be helpful when you have your appointment with the gastroenterologist.

Answered 11/28/2013

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A member asked:

Writing a food journal/symptom list for the gastroentogist is their anything else i can do while i wait to hear from my doc if the gastro will see me?

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