Reged: 06/01/04
Posts: 7013
Loc: Maine (IBS-A stable since July '05!)
What an ass. While he does have some valid points about needing a colonoscopy, he could have a MUCH better bedside manner. Will you be trying to find another doctor, or will you put up with this tool? And kudos to you for actually going to work after an experience like that... I would have gone straight home & called in sick.
I'm curious, though - and anyone can answer this - what about your symptoms aren't typical of IBS? Is it because of the symptoms themselves, or because they aren't responding to the diet and medications? Because I *used* to have D every day, I still have cramping pain, and I've lost weight... but my doctor says my symptoms sound like IBS to her, not anything more serious. (This doesn't mean not having a colonoscopy, by the way... I'm just curious.)
I still can't believe what a jerk that guy was. Grrrr.
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Ugh.
Will you be trying to find another doctor, or will you put up with this tool? And kudos to you for actually going to work after an experience like that... I would have gone straight home & called in sick.
