I had a checkup with my GI yesterday. I'm really starting to not like him! He takes me at least 30 minutes late every time I go and then rushes me through the appointment. I feel like he pushed me out the door very quickly yesterday. He told me to up my dose of Nortriptyline to 40mg (I was taking 30mg) per day. I told him about the acacia fiber, the probiotics and the Digestive Advantage that I am currently taking. He told me that there is no scientific evidence that any of those things will help with my condition. I can feel free to continue using them, as they are not harmful, but that they won't help my IBS. I told him about this website and that this is where I am getting most of my information and he said that the internet is not the best source for information. I really feel extremely frustrated now. I should also mention that this doc has NEVER given me an exam. All my tests were ordered through my primary care physician. Should I be concerned? I'm just at a loss about how dismissive he was. He has never once actually DISCUSSED diet with me - he just gave me a sheet of paper with bullet points on my first visit. Any advise?
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