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On 2/13/2011 at 5:33 PM, Sallysblooms said:

Finding a doctor that knows how to test and order the best bio hormones is best. Most doctors have no clue about balancing them. I do great now. I know they are important for the brain, bones etc. also.

Hi,

Any tips for finding the right doctor?  I am finding this whole journey so confusing.  And the HRT specialists don’t seem to take insurance.  😕

On 2/9/2011 at 4:05 PM, MamaTrain said:

HI Emma,

My cardio, who studied with Dr. Grubb, says that menopause is a dysfunction of the ANS and when you already have a dysfunctional ANS it makes if feel like heck on earth! I was tested and found to be extremely defiencent on all female hormones and cortisol. I was placed on bio-identical hormones and I am taking an adrenal booster and it did make a difference for me. It didnt make it go away but it was definetely better. You will see that many of us have trouble around our cycles and that's because the hormones are dilating and constricting. HRT is not right for everyone so find someone in your area that is skilled in it and preferable one that uses all natural products. Hope that helps!

KC

Hi Emma,

Did you get tested at an endocrinologist or an HRT specialist?  Thanks.  I am finding this so confusing.  HRT enthusiasts say that endocrinologists tests aren’t sensitive enough but HRT testing and specialists aren’t covered under insurance; at least not any that I have seen.

thanks!

I just left the Endodontist, practically in tears - promised myself I wouldn’t cry.  I had put in the initial paperwork that I had POTS; he didn’t read it.  I had a first appointment and tried to tell him about POTS.  All he said was “oh, okay”, and kind of seemed like he was dismissing me.

I got to the appointment and explained some things that might affect me.  He sort of pretended to listen.  

Yeah… I just had a root canal without enough novocaine.  I told him TWICE that I could feel it, and he gave me this lecture on how vibration can feel like pain.  I was getting angrier and angrier.  It was PAIN!!! He then purposely didn’t touch the tooth and asked “does this hurt”?  The level of arrogance and condescension was alarming.  I wouldn’t answer him.  He asked two more times and I just said, “is this done yet”?  It was horrible.  I couldn’t get out fast enough.

Now I have a tooth that needs a crown, and he already charged me for the crown but I feel traumatized and so angry at the way I was treated that I can’t go back.   
 

POTS patients have trouble getting numb, correct?  Shouldn’t he have known this, or stopped the procedure to numb the area more?

Im so sick of these g*dd*mn arrogant doctors and dentists!

Im so done!!