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02. IBS Testing: What Tests Do You Need To Get An IBS Diagnosis? And What Tests You Can Save Your Money On?

Jessie Wong, Registered Dietitian and Gut Expert Episode 2

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Confused about IBS testing? Are all these gut health tests online actually worth it? Or just a scam?

The truth is: There’s no single test for IBS. Instead, doctors rely on a process of elimination—ruling out other conditions before making a diagnosis. But which tests are actually necessary? And which ones are just a waste of your money?

In this episode, gut health dietitians Jessie Wong and Brooke Keenan dive deep into the world of IBS testing to help you navigate what’s useful, what’s misleading, and how to get the answers you deserve.

In This Episode, You'll Learn:

✔️ The MUST-HAVE medical tests for diagnosing IBS (backed by science)

✔️ The truth about gut microbiome & food sensitivity tests (are they worth the hype?)

✔️ Common misdiagnoses & what tests can rule them out

✔️ The link between IBS, blood tests, stool tests, and digestive health

✔️ How to work with your doctor to get the RIGHT tests

✔️ A real client case study – how the right tests led to real relief

Timestamps:

00:00 Why IBS testing is confusing

03:45 The tests you ACTUALLY need to diagnose IBS

10:12 IBS tests that are a waste of money

15:38 How proper testing led to IBS relief (client case study)

22:50 How to talk to your doctor about IBS testing

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