@saygirl get a new primary Dr. he’s / she’s nuts 🥜. Not all insurances make you get referral to Gastro Dr. and not all Gastro Dr’s require one . Get online and see which Gastroenterologist is on your plan in network and make appt w/ them . You need some answers soon !! Keep me posted . I’m sick every single day all day and half the night.7.5 long years and have seen 5 Gastro Dr’s that can’t help me w/ what I have ( the many things I have ). Wishing you the best . Rosemary