WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for January, 1998: Re: (Continuation of) Can Anyone Help, Pls?

Re: (Continuation of) Can Anyone Help, Pls?

From: Kelly (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu, 8 Jan 1998 22:12:32 -0600 (CST)

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At Thu, 8 Jan 1998, Kimberly wrote: >
>Dr. Shanahan,
>
>>>>I read Dr MArchbein's reply and I agree with him -- have a full
>hormonal/endocrine work-up.<<<
>
>What would be some of the names of the tests I should be having please, so
>I can ask my doc?

Well, some would be TSH, T4, T3 (which you may have had already), FSH (to see if you are menopausal). For any other tests, I'd recommend you see an endocrinologist -- you really need a specialist . >
>>>>Alos, get a CBC (blood count) and sed rate to look for infection. <<<
>
>k
>
>>>>Possible explanations range from premature menopause (I think from a
>prior post you are pretty young??) to thyroid malfunction to a low grade
>infection to endometriosis to some really
>wierd stuff. <<<
>
>Umm....like what??

Don't know, that's why it's "wierd stuff", kinda like your blue discharge ( that's in the "very wierd stuff" category) >
>>>>Have you traveled to any foreign countries recently?<<<
>
> Oh gosh no...I could only dream. I'm lucky if I can stay feeling
>well enough to travel to the other side of the city right now. Been
>having bowel problems too...
>
>>>> (that falls in the category of "wierd stuff", a highly technical
>medical term
>;-) ) I also agree that an ultrasound is in order.<<<
>
>I had one yesterday... : ) Please see my post "What Now??" for more
>info. on that. Thanks for your reply, BTW.

I did see that post. With the amount of pain you describe, a laparoscopy may be in order -- if you have a laparoscopy, I'd do a hysteroscopy at the same time to look inside the uterus and do directed (meaning, we can see what we're doing) biopsies.

Good luck. You really have me stumped -- maybe it's time for a referral to a university med center.

--
Kelly Shanahan, MD, FACOG
S. Lake Tahoe, CA

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