July: It took two weeks for the letter to be received by the GP, after much frustration and several calls and visits to the GP. I had finally gotten the medication. My excitement was likened to that of a druggie. But I was happy at the thought of finally starting treatment. I realised when about to take my first dose, that the medication had sulphate. I went back to see the GP, with the question, "Is sulphur and Sulphate the same, and could they both affect me or be linked to the Steven's Johnson Syndrome I had"? The GP could not answer this question. I asked for either clarification on this or an alternative medication of treatment.
Aug: I travelled back to SA, frustrated, wanting answers, wanting help. I saw the GP there, who told me I shouldn't take the medication with sulphate. He mentioned 3 other alternatives but could not prescribe anything other than some steroids to help with the symptoms. I needed to see a specialist there. He tried to get me an appointment but because I was only there a short time. I could not get one.
Back here, I still had no answers. I chased up several times, went to see the GP, who could only write to the specialist. I chased up the specialist several times too.
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