Hi Lynn, I am so sorry you are having so much trouble finding a doctor. But that is why they call it the "practice" of medicine. The problem with MP and other diseases like it, is you have to turn into the best advocate for yourself. You have to INSIST on being seen. That's what I had to do. I called on a Thursday and talked to the nurse practitioner and said "This is how it's going to go...I'm going to be seen by a doctor tomorrow morning, have a CT Scan and have answers by the end of the day." That's exactly what happened. That's when I got my diagnosis of MP. It is so rare, the radiologist that read my scan had never seen a case, just read about it. By the following week I was in the GI doctor's office and was on prednisone by the end of that week. I can't stress enough about becoming your own best advocate! Do your research, find out what the options are. If you don't like the current doctor, find a different one. I sound a little soap-boxy, sorry. I also started on the FODMAP diet. I talk about that all the time. It was so helpful for me. I was able to eat and put back on the weight I had lost. I felt stronger and healthier. It's a long road, as you know too well. I don't get the whole "dermatologist' thing. Stay strong. We are all here for you. It's a great resource.

Roberta