Sorry about your Dr appointment! My gastro guy is the same...he saw 4 patients in a 20 minute period! This site is the most helpful I think...seems like every Dr has a different opinion of what to do and most of it does NOT go along with what these people are saying. These people all have "been there, done that" so I'd stick with this. Have all the tests you need,though, to make sure it is IBS. Try a new Dr if you can find one! Judy