tJanet, Well, gee whiz, your GI is certainly resting on his framed medical license, that is probably several years old, as he/she seems dismissive about the severity and QoL impact the diarrhea is causing you. I don't like/or have much respect for many many doctors these days. Possibly try a registered dietitian and the colorectal doctor. I'm sure your doctors hate " internet self doctoring" as much as mine.... but give it a try. Good luck, Shelley