Jillybeanbme Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 (edited) My visit with Dr. Thompson Thursday was rescheduled for today. He started feeling bad yesterday and had to go home. I got to his office this morning at 8:30am and did not leave until 11:00!! It was a wonderful visit; I am very pleased with him and his attitude. He went down my list of problems (symptoms) and explained to me one by one why it was happening to my body. He doesn't want to start me on meds just yet because it has been 3 yrs since my last tilt table and I have symptoms now that I did not have then so he wants to see how and/or if things have changed. From my family history info that I was able to get from my mom, he does think it's familiar as my maternal grandmother had a lot of the symptoms. He also thinks I might have some Fibromyalgia going on. He said that before finding out my mom has it as well. Aren't genetics just Great!!! Now I have something new to research.My tilt table is Jan. 25th and my next appt. w/ him is Feb. 10th. I'm excited about the TTT so I can find out if things have changed, yet I also dread it because I know that I have to fast and by the time I do get to have something to eat around 11am, not only will I be nauseas but I also will have a horrible migraine!! But, if that's what I have to do to feel better and continue living life to the fullest, it's a small price to pay and I'm there!Thanks again everyone for listening, being supportive and for telling about your life as well. I nice to know I'm not alone.Jill Edited January 8, 2005 by MightyMouse Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DancingLight Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 jill,hip hip hooray!i am glad that you had a good visit with the doctor...it is definitely a big step on the path to answers!keep us posted.emilyp.s. i wouldn't want to get a tilt done again either...ugh! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geneva Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Jill, it is so encouraging when someone has a really good doctor visit to report! I am glad you have someone good to help you. good luck with the tilt on the 25th. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 I am glad you found a great doctor who fully understands your situation.Goog luck with the TTT.Ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest tearose Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Wow Jill, maybe you've found a keeper of a doc! Good thing he had a chance to rest the day before he saw you...a 2 1/2 hour visit! It is good to hear the excitement in your voice!Take care, tearose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnA Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 He sounds lide a gem. I ahve never had a Dr explain to me why I have the symptoms that I do. I am happy for you.Dawn A Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wareagle Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 Hey Jill! Just wanted to let you know I also see Dr. T. I like him too..he has a unique understanding that no other doc. has. We must live near each other! Perhaps we can "chat" from time to time. I'm glad you're finally getting some answers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhjj5 Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 My visit with Dr. Thompson Thursday was rescheduled for today. He started feeling bad yesterday and had to go home. I got to his office this morning at 8:30am and did not leave until 11:00!! It was a wonderful visit; I am very pleased with him and his attitude. He went down my list of problems (symptoms) and explained to me one by one why it was happening to my body. He doesn't want to start me on meds just yet because it has been 3 yrs since my last tilt table and I have symptoms now that I did not have then so he wants to see how and/or if things have changed. From my family history info that I was able to get from my mom, he does think it's familiar as my maternal grandmother had a lot of the symptoms. He also thinks I might have some Fibromyalgia going on. He said that before finding out my mom has it as well. Aren't genetics just Great!!! Now I have something new to research.My tilt table is Jan. 25th and my next appt. w/ him is Feb. 10th. I'm excited about the TTT so I can find out if things have changed, yet I also dread it because I know that I have to fast and by the time I do get to have something to eat around 11am, not only will I be nauseas but I also will have a horrible migraine!! But, if that's what I have to do to feel better and continue living life to the fullest, it's a small price to pay and I'm there!Thanks again everyone for listening, being supportive and for telling about your life as well. I nice to know I'm not alone.Jill<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhjj5 Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 My visit with Dr. Thompson Thursday was rescheduled for today. He started feeling bad yesterday and had to go home. I got to his office this morning at 8:30am and did not leave until 11:00!! It was a wonderful visit; I am very pleased with him and his attitude. He went down my list of problems (symptoms) and explained to me one by one why it was happening to my body. He doesn't want to start me on meds just yet because it has been 3 yrs since my last tilt table and I have symptoms now that I did not have then so he wants to see how and/or if things have changed. From my family history info that I was able to get from my mom, he does think it's familiar as my maternal grandmother had a lot of the symptoms. He also thinks I might have some Fibromyalgia going on. He said that before finding out my mom has it as well. Aren't genetics just Great!!! Now I have something new to research.My tilt table is Jan. 25th and my next appt. w/ him is Feb. 10th. I'm excited about the TTT so I can find out if things have changed, yet I also dread it because I know that I have to fast and by the time I do get to have something to eat around 11am, not only will I be nauseas but I also will have a horrible migraine!! But, if that's what I have to do to feel better and continue living life to the fullest, it's a small price to pay and I'm there!Thanks again everyone for listening, being supportive and for telling about your life as well. I nice to know I'm not alone.Jill<{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhjj5 Posted January 8, 2005 Report Share Posted January 8, 2005 hello, i 'am a patient of dr. thompson . iam so glad you have found him!!! he will be of great help to you as he has been to me. i have been seeing him for about 8 months. there will be no other dr. that will understand how you feel he is so wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck on your tilt..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jillybeanbme Posted January 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Hey Wareagle & Mhjj5 we must be neighbors!!Hearing how wonderful he is from other patients of his just renforces the way I felt when I left his office yesterday. I feel like I have finally seen the light at the end of a long dark, lonely tunnel. I believe he will help me.Jill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briarrose Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 JillCongratulations on your persistence to find a great doctor! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
opus88 Posted January 9, 2005 Report Share Posted January 9, 2005 Jill,Sooooo glad you felt good about your new doc!!! I hope he will be of great help to you! Please keep us posted on your tests and progress.Looks like there are at least 4 of us from this area. Who would have guessed there'd be a little gang of us in such a small area? Maybe our condition isn't quite so rare after all . . . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhjj5 Posted January 11, 2005 Report Share Posted January 11, 2005 hello, i 'am a patient of dr. thompson . iam so glad you have found him!!! he will be of great help to you as he has been to me. i have been seeing him for about 8 months. there will be no other dr. that will understand how you feel he is so wonderful!!!!!!!!!!!!! good luck on your tilt..... <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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