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Originally Posted by Mark in Idaho
One of the problems "Starr" has is the limitations of the Canadian Health care system. Doctors can be very reluctant to refer and prescribe. PLus there can be quite a delay in seeing a specialist.
Check out www.onf.org to see if there is any additional help or direction.
Maybe someone else in Canada can read this and give you some advice to get the blood work done. I know that hormones can create havoc with skin condition.
My best to you. |
The issue of willingness to prescribe seems like a complex one to me, as it's not always obvious whether meds are warranted (and if they are, which one(s) should be tried and at which dosage).
Sometimes the hardest thing for doctors to do is *not* prescribe. This is what my doctor did - no SSRIs, no tricyclics, no prednisone, no sleep meds, etc. Just time and rest. I can't say whether this was a good choice or not, as I have no baseline for comparison, but as I gradually improve I'm glad that I don't have to deal with the side effects and/or unintended consequences of meds, withdrawal symptoms as I try to wean myself off, etc.