It's just hard to miss work since I'm new. I just scheduled an appointment with Dr. Shen's nurse for next Wednesday. I wish I could see Dr. Shen, but he was booked until Mid-Nov. Unfortunately, his nurse seems to be much more cautious/conservative and unwilling to try treatments than he is. Maybe I can ask if she can consult with him. I had an appointment with her a month and a half ago because my cuffitis was getting worse and she told me to just keep taking the Canasa and basically just said to watch what I'm eating. I left feeling quite frustrated that I was just going to continue on a treatment that wasn't working. Lo and behold, it continued to not work and here I am now, three months later much worse off. I'm not sure why there is such hesitation to try anything new, considering the Canasa has done nothing (and is very expensive under my insurance). Doesn't seem to make sense to me. How long can I stay sick until we change course?