Lemons2lemonade Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 I was just referred to a new internal medicine Dr. And he is fabulous! His name is Dr. Thomas and he works for group health in the Seattle area. My first appointment with him was almost 2 hours. Of which time was spent performing a neurological exam, reading through my medical history reports from other doctors, looking up recent scientific journal articles on pots/autonomic dysfunction, and calling Dr. Goodmans office at the mayoclinic. Literally, he poked his head out the door and said to his nurse, "can you please get Dr. Goodman on the phone for me." Any way, he got a hold of Dr. Goodmans nurse and basically discussed what tests they could do here before my trip. Today was my second appointment with him and he brought up magnesium level testing and possible supplementation. He then went on to say that he thinks it has something to do with connective tissue,and asked me what my medical experience has been like so far with disorder (while smirking). I told him that it kind of stunk as far as diagnosis. And that doctors think they have me pegged when they see a 25 year old female complaining of fainting type episodes--anxiety. We also discussed theories in pots like the nitric oxide, connective tissue, neuropathy, mast cells and autoimmune. Really great Dr. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puppylove Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 That's great!!! He sounds really good. It is so awesome when you can find a doctor who really cares and you can tell wants to help you and it sounds like he does! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anaphylaxing Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 yipeeeeeeee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
issie Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Now, I want to move there. Hope you continue to get answers and see improvements. Keep us posted on your journey.Issie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jangle Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 That is so awesome! You absolutely need an ally like that. That is definitely a doctor who cares and is willing to put in a lot of work for your care. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
potsgirl Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 That's terrific! I see Dr. Goodman myself at the Mayo Clinic in Scottsdale, and he's been great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sue1234 Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Always good to hear these great reports! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McBlonde Posted February 4, 2012 Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 Wow! He's one in a million!! Hang onto him! So glad for you!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Katybug Posted February 5, 2012 Report Share Posted February 5, 2012 Lemons,SO glad you have another good doc report! Keep hope alive! Katie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kalamazoo Posted August 14, 2012 Report Share Posted August 14, 2012 Can I have all the information on him? I'd really like to see him and I'm going to seattle soon. Pretty please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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