Hi VJ,

I hope you read this. You gave me a challenge. I am miserable today, probably another trip to ER looks like. Nothing in 8 days. I have had enough. You asked me if I was going to take some positive steps. At the time, I had lost two friendships here, being ignored by residents, getting pity stares, no one will sit with me at functions. I have done nothing wrong. The day you wrote me, I just felt hopeless, sad and overwhelmed. I’m so very sorry if my last e-mail sounded tense, I am just having an extremely difficult time right now. No one to talk to, No one who cares, Doctor’s who dismiss me, ER groans when they see me yet again.

I am now looking up “integrated health practioners” that someone suggested, but only finding endocrinologists, chiropractors, but No one that specifically deals with my situation. I will keep trying to Google. My other positive step, is to fill out a “reasonable accommodation request” to fax to my Gastroenterologist so I can get out of mandatory groups, so I can start on the Linzess, Amitiza, Relistor, etc without having to worry about frequent bathroom breaks and severe cramping. He has not faxed it back to our resident director, so just trying to have faith. I am trying to think of other positive steps. Have a great weekend.

Y