Posted by Emme-V2 on December 22, 2011, at 20:09:47
In reply to Dr's ultimatum, posted by markwell on December 21, 2011, at 18:29:37
You need a second opinion and/or a new doctor. 1.5 years may seem like a long time (and it's a long time to be ill), but it's not super long in terms of working through all of the med options and combinations that could be tried. Certainly not long enough to boil down to 4 rigidly presented choices. I have never heard of a pdoc presenting an ultimatum like that.
Even if you choose to stay with him, it really sounds like you could benefit from a consulting opinion. If your doctor isn't on board with getting some extra fodder for discussion, then he's putting his ego above your well being.
Good luck.
emme
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