Re: Re: Need Dr Recommendation in Houston

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I went to Sharma and also would not recommend.

Re: Re: Need Dr Recommendation in Houston

,These are the doctors I have tried and would NOT go toagain: Sharma, Kaul and Hassan. I have been toWeidman, if that is the same one that is in there withPetak, and to date was impressed with him more thanany other I have been to so far. I have been to 8different endos in the Houston area and after thisappointment on the 14th, I may be trying for number 9.Hope this helps.Debbie--- wrote:> Ok, Yahoo Briefcase is being difficult.... so I'll> hand paste in > the names (@#$@# computer!)> > Balasubramany, Ashok> Sharma, Morali D

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Dr. Soparkar. Here's their website:

http://www.plasticeyesurgery.com

http://www.plasticeyesurgery.com/category.tcl?nodeID=7849

The second link takes you to thyroid eye disease stuff. It's not a very complete website, but that's it.

----- Original Message ----- Did you say you just had surgery on your eyes becauseof Graves'? If you don't mind me asking, who did yougo to for that? Debbie

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Dr. Soparkar. Here's their website:

http://www.plasticeyesurgery.com

http://www.plasticeyesurgery.com/category.tcl?nodeID=7849

The second link takes you to thyroid eye disease stuff. It's not a very complete website, but that's it.

----- Original Message ----- Did you say you just had surgery on your eyes becauseof Graves'? If you don't mind me asking, who did yougo to for that? Debbie

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Dr. Soparkar. Here's their website:

http://www.plasticeyesurgery.com

http://www.plasticeyesurgery.com/category.tcl?nodeID=7849

The second link takes you to thyroid eye disease stuff. It's not a very complete website, but that's it.

----- Original Message ----- Did you say you just had surgery on your eyes becauseof Graves'? If you don't mind me asking, who did yougo to for that? Debbie

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Dear Jill:

I see Dr. Philip Orlander, I will say that I have mixed feelings on him. He can be very hard to stop and talk to, you almost need to nail the door shut. I just take my big dog with me, my husband. Once I did make Mike stand in front of the door so he would listen to what I was saying. I don't have problems getting him to run any test on me. But in the beginning of all this, he just told me to read different books. I must say that this one statement bit him in the butt. I have an appointment with him next week, and he will be looking at me like I am not doing as he says. But I am doing all that I can at this time. I want him to change my medication. I need it increased. This time I am going to throw a fit like my three year old granddaughter does. I am not an easy person to walk away from. I will get up and fallow you until I get my way.

Adrieanne

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I agree that you should not see Kuldip Kaul. Lucy Kormeier is a mixture. She ordered the Free T3 and Free T4, but the TSH still takes top priority once she decides it is working. I need a suppressed TSH to feel good and she would not increase my dose. My FT3 and FT4 were barely at midpoint at that time. I felt terrible and she told me that it couldn't be thyroid problems. I have since moved on, increased my dosage, and feel better. If you feel okay with a higher TSH, she might work for you. She is all business and not that great at discussing things with you. Also there are parking costs to see her. I don't plan to see her anymore myself.Jill> > I've switched jobs - and now have new insurance. Insurance that > my > > current doctor does not accept.> > > > I have Blue Cross Blue Shield. I did have my doctor (Shapiro) > > recommend some of the doctors on the BCBS list. I'd like the > > opinion of you guys, as well.> > > > The file with the BCBS doctors is here:> > > > http://f1.pg.briefcase.yahoo.com/bc/erin_trail/lst?.dir=/thyroid> > +docs> > & .view=l> > > > I'm sub-hypo, but have had hypo symptoms for at least a few > years. > > > > My results are as follows:> > > > 3/04 - TSH 2.49 (0.35-5.5). Dr. Shapiro then gave me a TRH Test, > > whic then showed I was hypo. Put me on 100 mcg Synthroid.> > > > 5/04 - TSH 1.82 (0.35-5.5), T4 0.224 (0.61-1.76). Lowered my dose > > to 88 mcg.> > > > 8/04 - TSH 0.07 (0.35-5.5), T4 1.42 (0.61-1.76). Lowered my dose > to > > 77 mcg.> > > > My hypo symptoms have not entirely gone away. My energy level is > > better - but not great. Concentration is better - but not great. > > And ZERO weight loss - despite doing an hour on the treadmill > > 3x/week (training for a backpacking trip) and doing some heavy > > weight training. I'm thinking that synthroid is not the answer > for > > me.> > > > Any suggestions are MUCH appreciated!> > > > Thanks!> >