Re: Hematologist???? for Angie
From: Mel (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 22 Aug 2002 08:06:17 -0500 (CDT)
Hi Angie
Just to add my 2 pence in. I was taking anti-depressants for 2 years,a
dn although i am no longer taking them, they really helped me at the
time. And i knew when to come off them because i started to feel really
de-sensitised by them. My councillor encouraged me to make the first
step in coming off them and supported me throughtout the process. I was
taking Cipramil, a really low dose at 20 mg per day. I really felt ass
if the clouds were oarting and I could see the sunshine and clear blue
sky for the first time in years. Everyone feel differently about them,
and there is no right or wrong, but i do know several people who have
been 'helped' by them. It is a case of finding the right one for you.
I hope this helps
keep well and take great care
--
Mel
At Thu, 22 Aug 2002, Angie wrote:
>
>Hi!
>
>I am glad to hear you feel your endo is on the right track and is
>supportive of you getting alternative therapies. Mine just looked at me
>like I was a nut when I asked him about Chinese med. He said
>whatever... but I feel better. Less period pain, my cycle is regular
>about every 26-30 days. The acup. dr. changes my herbs every phase of
>my cycle. A formula for ovulation, menses., after. I have not felt any
>ill effects from the herbs. I also take lots of vitamins. He says I
>have very weak liver, spleen and kidneys. Liver responsible for
>cleansing blood, spleen digestion, kidneys immune system. I have always
>had problems for all three. He also has me reading about Chinese med,
>and it makes a lot of sense. Also, he said I have to learn to control
>my emotions because people do not realize how much emotions effect your
>body. that has prompted me to get couseling for my depression and it is
>helping also. However, they think I need anti-depressants because I am
>borderline bi-polar. I know you said you had a bad time with the
>anti-depressants. I am somewhat afraid. I don't want to cause my body
>more problems trying to heal my mind.
>Anyway, glad to hear you feel like you are being heard. I may change
>endos again. I go next week, we will see.
>
>Take care!
>Angie
>
>At Wed, 21 Aug 2002, Barb wrote:
>>
>>Hey There,
>>Sorry for not writing you in a while.
>>Got so caught up with all this crap with seeing this new endo who is
>>coordinating all my tests.At first I liked him..then I hated him,and now
>>I think he is definitely on the right track as he sure is getting
>>referrals and I have never had so many different tests done.
>>
>>Now,I didn't know that PCOS can stem from the adrenals.
>>But he says I have high levels circulating through my blood stream and I
>>don't know how he came to the conclusion.He does these mathematical
>>things with all blood work and I don't quite understand what he is
>>doing.He looks at blood pressure differently...he looks at the pulse
>>pressure being more important than the blood pressure alone.From my
>>research..the pulse pressure is more accurate than blood pressure when
>>it comes to risks for stroke.I didn't believe it till I read more.
>>
>>I'm in pyhysio therapy and I have been seeing a chiropractor as well for
>>adjustments on my hips and back when they act up.The combo seems to fit
>>well.
>>
>>As for the chinese meds...I've been thinking of seeing this chinese
>>doctor who is an MD and does accupuncture and can analyse dis-ease by
>>features of the tonuge,eyes etc.The tongue being the main organ showing
>>where there is defficiency and where problems originate.This new endo is
>>the only doctor that ever has examined my tongue and said it would not
>>hurt for my own well being to try and see what he says.He actually gave
>>me this doctors name and told me to call till he can figure on how to
>>treat my problems other than IR.
>>
>>All I know is that they do clotting factors on me and mine are all fine
>>now.
>>My pro time..PT and PTT are good.
>>I read up on hemotologists and they also look at the liver and
>>spleen...I always say I feel something from that one area under my heart
>>down to my legs..
>>I'd forgotten what herbs you were on and I will check through archives
>>or give you a write.
>>Be well and let me know how things go with your hemotologist.I have to
>>wait to get my referral by mail.I don't know how long of a wait it will
>>be for a consult.
>>I am getting very impatient and anxious with all of this.It seems all I
>>do is get calls to come in for a test on this or on that or repeat a
>>test.
>>Very stressful,but better than before where I was just sitting here
>>thinking I had a disease that was untreatable.
>>
>>>At Tue, 20 Aug 2002, Barb wrote:
>>>>
>>>Hey, Barb!
>>>
>>>Haven't talked to you in a while. I just thought I would surf in here.
>>>Sorry you are having so much trouble. I have been told by my
>>>endocrinologist to see a hematologist, too. I have been having adrenal
>>>problems, too. He said PCOS could be present from either the ovaries or
>>>from the adrenal glands. The IR can definitely cause blood to clot. I
>>>am a prime example of that having a stroke at 24. Let me know how it
>>>goes! I gotta make an appt. with a hematologist soon. I am still doing
>>>acupuncture and herbs, and I think that is helping more than anything.
>>>The Chinese Med. reasons for my ailments make a lot more sense than
>>>anything any endo has told me.
>>>
>>>Thanks!
>>
>>--
>>Sincerely,
>>Barb C.
>>
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