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Re: ? ForDr.Hill)Update on FSH and Estradiol levels

From: M. Kelly Shanahan, MD, (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri, 2 Mar 2001 15:22:31 -0600 (CST)


At Fri, 2 Mar 2001, Chris S. wrote: >
>At Thu, 1 Mar 2001, Peggy wrote:
>>
>>>>>Dr. Hill.,
>>I recieved the results of the bloodwork and both my Dr. and I were
>>quite pleased, The FSH went up to 26.6 and the the Estradiol went down
>>to below 15, Unfortunatly this did not last very long, I had it tested 2
>>weeks later and the FSH was down to 11 and the EStradiol was way up to
>>173. The only thing my Dr. can come up with is that my body is
>>motabolizing the Arimidex too fast for it to be working.We are giving it
>>1 more month and if it doesn't change we are going to stop the
>>treatment.I know you suggested looking for a second opinion with a gyn
>>who specializes in endo. and pelvic pain last I posted. With the
>>problem I am having with the Estrogen levels and the Arimidex not
>>inhibiting it would you still reccomend that be the course that I take?

A super specialist or a reserch center sonds like it is the way to go.

>>My Dr. is suggesting possibly sending me to a research clinic either in
>>Boston or down in New York. I am really frustrated and at this
>>point.Thanks for your help
>>Peggy

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