I can absolutely relate. My husband ( the ibs-D sufferer) has over the last year seen 2 gastro specialists. Last year he went for both an endoscopy and colonoscopy which showed nothing ( good news). Since he was still suffering so much, a few months ago, we consulted with another gastro. This one took all kinds of blood tests, did stool studies, did another endoscopy and colonoscopy ( this time to check the small intestine..which he says the first doc did not do) and other than a few benign polyps found nothing. ( again good news) However, when I called for a follow up appointment to discuss what alternatives we had..could it be a food allergy, should we see a nutritionist, etc. ..the doctor wasn't interested in seeing us. All he said was take metamucil and immodium. He absolutely did not want to help us any more. I guess he had already made his money on the tests. I'm sure there are some competent and caring gastroenterologists out there, I just haven't been able to find one!
I was very grateful to have found Heather's site, ordered and read her book, and just ordered the acacia. At least there is someone out there to listen and offer both help and hope. Thanks Heather!
Good luck!
Roz
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