Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Again, Why do doctors not get it??

I was recently at a new doctor this week. My diagnosis of IBS 7 years ago from a doctor who concluded it after many tests , is no longer available. Since having many problems yet again I was send to someone new. As I discussed my history and now that I am unable to function due to excessive d- he looked at me and said that it was impossible. I have lost a total of 38 pounds over the last several months, I never eat until I am safe at home or will be home in the next hour.
For him to say this is not possible!! I was so angry , I took a breath and explain firmly that this is real and very possible. He has decided the best course of action is to repeat all the tests again..so now my anxiety is visiting the colonoscopy ..it makes me shiver just thinking about it.
Why do doctors not understand that this is real, and with IBS-D it disrupts life. I have 3 children under the age of 5 , I just want to have an enjoyable life , and that means having food you know like a picnic with the kids-and not one next to the toilet.
Thanks for reading my vent.

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