" i always think doctors believe people like us are hypochondriacs or have munchausen's syndrome because we want to get to the bottom of what's going on."

Outlander,

Don't worry about that. Good doctors appreciate patients who advocate for themselves. They may not agree with you, but they should be able to address any questions and help you on your quest for a correct diagnosis and treatment. Also, don't forget that you may be dealing with more than one problem. Just because we have one disorder, doesn't me that we don't have others along with it.

Shay