I went for a scope in January at Dartmouth. In February the gastroenterologist retired. I've been getting free VSL#3 through NORD for almost a year and my prescription is about to run out.

I called the Dartmouth office about a new prescription. They said I can't get one if I don't come in because my doctor retired. I don't understand why another doctor can't look at Dr. Levine's notes and write me a new script. It's a probiotic for God's sake. I think it's so silly for me to waste another gastroenterologist's time when the work has already been done. Dr. Levine expressed how well the VSL is working for me.

I tried calling my PCP on Monday and haven't heard back. When I tried to get them to write a prescrption for VSL last year I was told that they couldn't do it and I would have to get someone from Dartmouth. By the way, it's 2 and 1/2 hours to Dartmouth one way from here and it's over $500 for the visit. I pay the $10 copay plus the gas and agravation.

I'm fed up with Dartmouth. I've had a lot of trouble with the gastroenterology office and I've only had two appointments. I'm going back to the Lahey Clinic. Arrgh!

Theresa