Sean Dennis wrote in a message to Thom LaCosta:

 SD> Hello, Thom.

 SD> On 19 Nov 04 at 09:40, Thom LaCosta wrote to Sean Dennis:

 TL> What you really might want to do is do an internet search for drug
 TL> trials for diabetics.  I always enroll in any I can find....the amount
 SD> The VA tells me that I'm not allowed to because I'm under their
 SD> care and they don't want anything else to interfere... I've seen
 SD> the doctor a total of four times in a year about it... I take care
 SD> of myself.

Wel, if that happened to me, I'd be on the phone with my elected federal
representatives....I'd love to hear how the VA would respond to a question
about why, when they are unwilling or unable to provide you with adequate
medical care, that they wouldn't allow you to avail yourself of additional
care.

 SD> As soon as I can get better health insurance, I'm telling the VA
 SD> 'bye and moving on to better shores, I hope.

I hope that happens for you quickly.


cya,
thom
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