I hope you didn't think I found your situation at all funny. I didn't. What I admire is your sense of humor when describing it. You're a better person then I.
You've certainly saved many people a ton of money by sharing this experience. Thanks!!!
I might be a little late to the party but how the heck did this doctor ever build up this reputation as being some expert? Seems to me he might have more of talent for branding then actually healing.
For some reason I haven't found any doctor that will even discuss it. They ignore it when I've brought it up.
I also agree Germany is probably the place to be looking. I have no problem going to Germany to get this because I believe it that important.
Swabs....ha ha ha ha ha you definitely have a sense of humor. I'm not sure what I'd do if a doctor asked me for a swab. You had me laughing pretty good regarding the slide comment. Good one.