Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | questions????? (and some venting)

I really don't know what to do anymore!!!! I am so sick of seeing doctors that really don't seem like they want to help me at all! I am having a hard time accepting that my problems are IBS. Is it crazy for me to request testing just to make sure its not anything else, possibly more serious?! I have requested a colonoscopy on SEVERAL occasions. They all say the same thing, "I don't think that is necessary!" I mean who cares if they think its "necessary", I am the one in pain just about everyday, and I need this for my own peace of mine. I have had laproscopy, and it came back fine, now my GI doctor is wanting to do another procedure, something to do with putting a tube down my throat??? How is this going to detect any problems with my colon?? I just don't understand, all he told me to do is exercise, drink lots of water, and increase my fiber. Then he gave me prilosec.
I went to my general doctor today and let her know how I was feeling, I have lost weight, (which is not good for me, weighing in at about 93lbs!) and I am terrified of eating anything, because if the pain!!!! So she gave me remeron an antidepressant, she said it would increase my appetite. Has anyone ever heard of this? Will it be ok to take? My doctor even admitted that she didn't know alot about this medication and how it would affect my IBS. Sorry this is so long, I am just desperate, I am young and a newlywed and just want to enjoy my life!! Any similiar experiences or advice would be very helpful!!

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