One more thing, as if the above wasn't far more than enough LOL, is that I think it's important to find a doctor that we trust. If we don't trust our doctor we should look for a more qualified one that we will trust, because we can read about our condition all day long but that doesn't make us an MD. Every patient's body is different and doctors have to look at the whole picture, and they know far more about reading test results and how they interact than we do. We don't have ET in a vacuum. A second opinion is always an option and maybe even recommended, but as someone already mentioned, it needs to be a well-qualified second opinion.

I know that I'm one who is naturally skeptical about things sometimes, and I tend to check behind people who do tasks, but I've got to remind myself that google doesn't make me an MD. If I wind up with strong reservations about the progress of my ET, I'll have to seek another doctor, but until then I think I must trust my specialist for his expertise. Of course we should ask a lot of questions and make our concerns known, and not let them be blown off. (Not all doctors are equal for sure.) So far he seems very caring and knowledgeable, but then all I've had to do so far is take low-dose aspirin. We'll see how it goes.

I'll finally hush now! Again many thanks for all who contribute to these discussions. They are a gold mine for us.