Mind at Ease

After posting my concerns on the message board regarding my son going without accutane for several days, many wonderful people responded back. They reminded me that accutane stays in your system for up to 60 days. Many let me know for various reasons they too needed to stop accutane for several days up to over a week, either due to appointment scheduling errors to needing surgery. When I gave this information to my son, I saw a grin on his face. I could see the relief and felt fantastic that this support group was able to help me find the right thing to say to put his mind at ease. I hadn't seen a smile on his face since the day I decided to let him go on the accutane treatment. The emotional desperation of something that will work is a top priority at all odds for him. I was glad I could relay the info to him, and tried again to talk him into joining the group. I feel it would be very beneficial for him. I know he is holding back questions and concerns. This support group is fantastic at giving help info. and support! The things these patients have to worry about. It's just heart breaking. If only the derm's and their front desk could learn of their emotional state, maybe they would be a bit more compationate in the necessary information they should provide to put one's mind at ease. It would have saved my son days of worry and fear. Well, his appointment is Thurs., I hope all the blood work is in order. My son did mention concern that he hopes his blood results are OK. What can you say to that? I just said, " If not we'll find a way to bring everything back in order". More fear and worries, and I've heard it from all these patients. That's about it for now. Next concerns are hair loss. juliann