I am a 28 year old female, have been experiencing severe abdominal pain for about 3 months. Cat scan showed contracted gallbladder, when I ended up in er because of the pain, they suggested I get a hida scan to further check my gallbladder. I have been to a gi specialist, yesterday as a matter of fact, and he will not order this test. I feel that because of my age, I am not being listened to or taken seriously. I have been to at least three doctors since the pain started, and their first question is always, "how's your stress level?" I can't help but think that if I were age 55, I wouldn't have been asked these questions. I am quite sure that my gallbladder is the problem, but I had a normal ultrasound (no stones) so I am having trouble getting doctors to rule it out completely with more extensive tests. Yesterday the specialist said that I had irritable bowel syndrome, and ordered a colonoscopy. I am having absolutely no trouble with my bowels at all, no diarrhea, no constipation, etc. I believe that irritable bowel syndrome was just a convenient diagnosis. How can I get a doctor to listen, and get this cleared up before it causes me real harm?? Thank you