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It is soooooooooo frustrating - as HE is the ONE who diagnosed me, with confirmed blood tests (not sure if you remember but I refused meds until I had confirmation) and HE is the ONE who TOLD me this could be a lifelong battle I am so confused.......but I have heard this about him, but fortunately have always had good results with him......until now. Guess it's time for another opinion.
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I was so hoping you had a doctor who was on board with the pro-active Lyme protocols now. I know there is controversy around the treatment of the disease (and whether or not it IS a disease!) but it seemed when he gave you a firm diagnosis and meds he'd be ok. Really ridiculous that you have to go through this!
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How great to have a stylist come to your house to get your hair done! Sorry about the doctor and feeling run down! I hope you're able to get a second opinion and something that will make you feel better!
I was so hoping you had a doctor who was on board with the pro-active Lyme protocols now. I know there is controversy around the treatment of the disease (and whether or not it IS a disease!) but it seemed when he gave you a firm diagnosis and meds he'd be ok. Really ridiculous that you have to go through this!
I was too - especially considering his attitude at the beginning of all this , but thanks!
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So sorry to hear you got that reaction from your doctor.
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So sorry to hear this about your doctor. Hope you can get someone to give you more advise. Good luck!!
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I definitely think you should get a second opinion!
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How frustrating about your doctor! I definitely think a second opinion is in order.
Thank you all!
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How great to have a stylist come to your house to get your hair done! Sorry about the doctor and feeling run down! I hope you're able to get a second opinion and something that will make you feel better!
Thanks! Ha! I know - with the home stylist I feel pretty spoiled by him - and he often will bring a bottle of wine too!
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Oy vie!!! I have done NOTHING at all this week! Work has been INSANE - I so need this vacation - between work and my MIL I am going to seriously have to find a way to not come home sigh............I wish!
MIL has been so off - like seriously - should be committed - but trying to get the insurance company to see that is impossible. It is so frustrating. For instance, today Scott was trying to finish up her taxes, and realized that they never received a paper needed, called the place to get it - and of course they had to confirm with MIL that Scott is POA and when she got on the phone with them, she could not even hold a "normal" conversation......it is so sad.
And then at work - not only are we super busy - especially with the never ending winter - but I have a boss that does not back us up when we have to deal with difficult clients - although she knows that how we (social workers) are handing a client - she feels its easier to just continue to enable than to make them do some things for themselves - . Beyond frustrating!
So needless to say - I come home from work - relax for a bit - update my current TR - check the rest of the boards, watch my reality shows (to escape) and fall asleep!!
Well, at least the guys have confirmed our transportation to and from the airport - so that's all set.
I know what needs to be done - and have all my lists - so it really should not take long.....once I begin! So I guess it will be a BUSY weekend!
I have also been seriously considering visiting one of the two spas at this resort. I am feeling the need for a deep tissue massage! I am hoping that I can get in - it sounds like I should be able to - and apparently we can get a good discount - so I am thinking I need to treat myself!
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I am so confused.......but I have heard this about him, but fortunately have always had good results with him......until now. Guess it's time for another opinion.
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Sorry about the doctor and feeling run down! 
I feel pretty spoiled by him - and he often will bring a bottle of wine too! 
sigh............I wish! 
. Beyond frustrating! 
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