PLEASE HELP!

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Hi all,

Well once again I have been devasted by the dear Dr.

R. Someone please tell me that all this work and

worry is worth it. I know that it is, but I am having

a hard time convincing myself right now. I got my

insurance approval and my packet (from what I have

been told) is fine.

Most of you know that I was on Methotrexate for less

than 5 months. I have NO damage to my liver from

this. First Dr. R said that he wanted me to wait for

6 months and then I could have the surgery (this was

per Barbara) When my doc that put me on it wrote Dr. R

and said I had been off of it long enough to have it

all out of my system AND there was NO liver damage

Barbara emailed me saying that Dr. R just needed to

know that there were alternative treatments for my

psorasis. There are probably hundreds of other

medications for this. But personally if I could NEVER

take anything I would be fine with that. My psorasis

is not so bad I can't live with it. (although most

are actually topical NOT oral anyway) Now Dr. R has

emailed me saying (to make it short) that I am STILL

NOT approved by him because I cannot take

Methotrexate. Am I missing something here? I could

swear I have have made it clear that I would NOT be

taking methotrexate OR ANYTHING that he does not

approve. Whether that be never taking anything or

not! He is talking about needing a very, very detaied

letter from a gastro. dr and a hematologist. What

for? I just don't understand. Does anyone have any

idea what he is wanting all this for? I mean, I am NOT

going to be a taking Methotrexate EVER AGAIN! What is

the problem. Does he think I am a liar or that I am

not sane enough to know what I am saying or doing?

Does he think I am so desperate to get this surgery

that I would say or do anything to get his approval?

Please someone cheer me up, I am beginning to wonder

if this is all worth it.

PS, Dr. R, I know you will read this, maybe this will

make it clearer to you. I just can't help but think

that there is a miscommuncation between us somewhere.

I would love for you to call me and discuss it with me

if you find the time to do so.

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Kristi in AL

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