Re: Re: Dr. Bussey w/ Dr. Bressler in Dallas -- need advice

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The receptionist made me think that I had to pick one or the other.

What do you all think I should do???

I wish I had the 20/20 ahead of time..... I am impatient to get some help (obviously) How safe is it to 'assume' that the partner will have the same theories as the more experienced partner??? I am afraid if Dr. Bussey doesn't work out that I will then, for some reason, be unable to see Dr. Bressler.

Hmmm, what to do????

Holly

Re: Dr. Bussey w/ Dr. Bressler in Dallas -- need advice

Holly,I'm new to this group as of last night. And I also have an appointment with Dr. Bressler on May 24th at 9:00am. I found him at the sate site that you did. I didn't want to wait that long so I might make another appointment with someone else but also keep his appointment. Maybe you could make both.Jeanne> Have only been on this list since the weekend. WOW so much great information!!! Thanks!> > My family practice dr. is sending me to an endo. My TSH is 1.59 (that's the only blood test she's done). Had a sono which was normal.> I have SO many symptoms and am refusing to 'live like this' any longer. (I also wonder if I have something going on with my cortisol or something...) I called FP back and told her endo wanted me to have T3 Free, T4 Free and antibodies prior to my visit with him, so she's going to run those for me.> > She is referring me to Dr. Bressler (info from Top Doc list is below). First appointment is May 24th. The receptionist offered Dr. Bussey because he can see me April 6th. I asked her lots of questions and she said he's very similar to Dr. Bressler in her treatment approach (receptionist is hypo herself and she kept laughing at how many numbers and stuff I'd have to repeat or redo ) > > So, what do y'all think???? I'd love to go sooner, but is it a gamble I should take?> > Thanks,> Holly> ------------------------------------------------------> Dallas> Dr. Bressler, endocrinologist, 7777 Forest Lane, Dallas Tx 75230 Medical City Complex A reader writes, "This doctor loves a challenge, I have been to several who couldn't figure out what was going on, but Dr Bressler took the time to listen to all my symptoms and not just dismiss them as being "in my head". He encourages you to get involved with your treatment, always taking the time to explain anything you need. And, he will not stop until he figures out what is wrong. He is fabulous!" (NOTE: Dr. Bressler has a six month waiting list, if you are a new patient.) > > Dr. Bressler is very popular:> "He is an excellent listener and answers questions well-- not against your involvement with your ailments and complaints. Very thorough in terms of examination/lab work and not afraid to refer out for other specialties which have involvement with the disease process-- that is eyes-- ENT -- radiation-- and so on. I appreciate the fact that he doesn't have a problem saying he doesn't know something -- we know how docs can be as I ask some tough questions due to the severity of my current conditions. I never feel rushed at the office-- and 9 out of 10 times if I call or email I get an answer promptly. He is compassionate-- but formal-- refuses to use patient's first name-- even when asked. He is also in contact with my eye doc due to prednisone-induced diabetes when my optic neuritis flares up-- and monitors sugars for me without my going in office as I'm house bound due to vision problems. All around a good man-- a "mensch". If you are willing to be a responsible patient-- this doc is for you." > > Another patient writes:> "Dr Bressler is the type of doctor who will sit and listen to your problems until you get some answers. A few years ago, when I was severely depressed, he noticed. I didn't even tell him about it. A few weeks after my appointment, he called me to make sure I had seen another physician about my depression. That s the kind of doctor he is, when you call and leave a message at his office, nine times out of ten, he is the one that calls back, not his nurse! He actually cares about his patients."

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Dumb here, but is that good?

I do have a lot to learn...dont' I?

Holly

Re: Dr. Bussey w/ Dr. Bressler in Dallas -- need advice

,That is what amazed me about this new Endo I just saw, Dr. Leshin... only tests he ran were FT3, FT4, Total T3, and TSH. That was it. Can you believe that?Cathryn> Wow, I am just so pleased at the fact that an ENDO, of all doctors, is asking for a Free T3 and Free T4! You may not know how rare this is yet. Good luck! And hopefully, the endo will treat according to your Free readings, NOT your TSH.> > > Tx

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The Free T3 and Free T4 are the two tests that actually show how much thyroid hormone is available for use by your body. Sooo many doctors do not understand this, and instead, run Totals only, relying almost solely upon the TSH for dosing. The Free tests show more accurately what is missing or what's too much. One of the worst things is though, that so many will not treat with a TSH below 1, or even worse, get a reading of 4-5 and then say that we are "normal". What's normal for one isn't normal for another, and when the population controls were decided for this, noone really knew what each individual's normal was for their particular body chemistry. AACE set knew TSH guidelines even, and noone seems to know it! the Totals on the thyroid hormones that the body uses is bound hormone.

Tx

Re: Dr. Bussey w/ Dr. Bressler in Dallas -- need advice

,That is what amazed me about this new Endo I just saw, Dr. Leshin... only tests he ran were FT3, FT4, Total T3, and TSH. That was it. Can you believe that?Cathryn

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That is one of the reasons I liked Dr. Bressler. I didn't have to ask him to do the FT3 and FT4.

KarrelCathryn wrote:

,That is what amazed me about this new Endo I just saw, Dr. Leshin... only tests he ran were FT3, FT4, Total T3, and TSH. That was it. Can you believe that?Cathryn> Wow, I am just so pleased at the fact that an ENDO, of all doctors, is asking for a Free T3 and Free T4! You may not know how rare this is yet. Good luck! And hopefully, the endo will treat according to your Free readings, NOT your TSH.> > > Tx

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Oh, too much for me to digest at once. I'll keep this in my inbox and re-read it. Maybe once my thyroid is 'better' I will be smart again and get this down easily.

Will the free things show if -my- cells/body is actually using what is floating around? When the psych rx'd Cytomel, I felt better but not a whole bunch. Somewhere along the way I figured I just wasn't properly using what I had.

Thanks so much,Holly

Re: Dr. Bussey w/ Dr. Bressler in Dallas -- need advice

,That is what amazed me about this new Endo I just saw, Dr. Leshin... only tests he ran were FT3, FT4, Total T3, and TSH. That was it. Can you believe that?Cathryn