Context: I am on a new diet for my Lupus and it is critical that this work b/c the next steps to take care of my Lupus are very powerful drugs that I don't want to take
Speaker 1: I have Lupus and it is getting worse.  I asked my doctor for a chance to try a new diet I found that is suppose to help me with it.
Speaker 2: Oh dear, that must be difficult. Are there medications to take that will help?
Speaker 1: yes, but they are quite powerful which I am trying to avoid.  I am already on one and I am hoping that through this diet I can get off b/c the next steps won't be fun
Speaker 2: Oh, I'm really sorry. That is for sure a challenge. 