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Old 05-08-2008, 08:12 PM
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Old 05-09-2008, 09:50 AM
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I find it bizarre that he'd recommend all those other tests that you reject, and the one test (or series) that you're willing to do, he won't help with. That's really pretty friggin' weird.
That seemed strange to me also. When I finally come around and decide to do something about my D, he doesn't want to give me the things I need to do it with. Also, it's just a piece of paper he has to sign. It's not going to cost him anything, and if it makes the patient happy, then sign it. What harm would there be in doing that?

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Have you tried *that* argument? That here you're finally showing some interest in taking care of your health and he won't help ? Guilt: the world's equal opportunity motivator
Well, I haven't been to his office since this has happened. This was all done by phone, and with his office people, not him.(well, except for one e-mail to him.)
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Old 05-09-2008, 01:24 PM
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That seemed strange to me also. When I finally come around and decide to do something about my D, he doesn't want to give me the things I need to do it with. Also, it's just a piece of paper he has to sign. It's not going to cost him anything, and if it makes the patient happy, then sign it. What harm would there be in doing that?



Well, I haven't been to his office since this has happened. This was all done by phone, and with his office people, not him.(well, except for one e-mail to him.)
Then what about a lengthy, heartfelt letter, about how much you appreciate his past insights into your health, and his repeated attempts to help you, and how you've struggled with maintaining your independence and your D, and, well, some denial, and now, well, you've heard all sorts of stories, and some of what he's said in the past is making more sense, and this is the first step you're comfortable with trying, and how frustrating it's been when you feel like you're making a little progress and he's sort of, well, standing in the way, and it kind of, well, you know, feels a bit like a betrayal of trust ..........

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