hey nic!! jesus christ !!!!!!!i had been that sick at one time but mine was acute not chronic, i had a bacteria infection in my intestines and with proper meds i was able to get rid of it and go on .. i know what that is to go to the toilet 20 some odd times a day.. my ass was sore for that week .. after a while i just got in the shower because it was the only way to get clean.. i was miserable that whole week..its fuckin ridiculous about that doctor of yours i would have grabbed that bitch and said aggressively "look you stupid ass i am sick and what our doing isnt working" !! but it would of gotten me nowhere right..? sounds like it.. i hope and wish you to finally get a sane answer from someone who gives a shit and wants o help.. i was in the hospital 5 weeks ago for a week for a perforated intestine and i am back on my feet and walking and jogging a mile 5-6 times a week. mayo clinic rocks..