Re: doctors on west side of Houston

[Guest guest]

Robin, I am in the Clear Lake area and I saw a GP here, today...and she's given me a name of a thyroid specialist in Houston. I will send it to you in a few minutes, after I go downstairs and get the name out of my purse.

This GP tested me for FREE T3 and T4 today, and is talking about switching me to Armour! This was all her idea! I've never found anyone who was willing to even test "free" levels, much less consider Armour. I'm very excited that I might finally get some relief from my fatigue problems that have been plaguing me this year.

doctors on west side of Houston

Hi all,I'm trying to get my 26-year old niece, whose medical history and symptoms have pretty much mirrored mine (I have Hashimoto's and human growth hormone deficiency) in to see a doctor somewhere on the west side of Houston, who will hopefully actual check the things that need to be checked. Does anyone know of someone who would be worth taking her to see?She is on limited income, Medicaid, so if you know of anyone that accepts it and is still a responsive, listening doctor, I would appreciate the name. If I can't find someone who takes Medicaid, we will try the best possible one we can find and try to deal with the money some other way. She lives to the west of Houston but could drive in as far as the 610 loop.I don't want to see her go the extra 20 years that I did before I found out what is wrong. I don't know whether an endocrinologists would be the best start or if I should try an internal medicine doc (there is one on the list in Katy--Dr. Gibbs, I think).Thanks for any help anyone can give me.Robin Schumacher

[Guest guest]

The endocrinologist I am going to see is near the Astrodome, on Fannin at Old Spanish Trail. His name is Dr. Petak. I'm just excited to find someone who believes in testing Free T3 and Free T4...my current Endo, Dr. Arem, does not. I don't think he prescribes Armour, either...and I get to switch, now!

doctors on west side of Houston

Hi all,I'm trying to get my 26-year old niece, whose medical history and symptoms have pretty much mirrored mine (I have Hashimoto's and human growth hormone deficiency) in to see a doctor somewhere on the west side of Houston, who will hopefully actual check the things that need to be checked. Does anyone know of someone who would be worth taking her to see?She is on limited income, Medicaid, so if you know of anyone that accepts it and is still a responsive, listening doctor, I would appreciate the name. If I can't find someone who takes Medicaid, we will try the best possible one we can find and try to deal with the money some other way. She lives to the west of Houston but could drive in as far as the 610 loop.I don't want to see her go the extra 20 years that I did before I found out what is wrong. I don't know whether an endocrinologists would be the best start or if I should try an internal medicine doc (there is one on the list in Katy--Dr. Gibbs, I think).Thanks for any help anyone can give me.Robin Schumacher

[Guest guest]

Arem does prescribe Armour for his patients who prefer it over Cytomel. I removed both him and Petak from our list because they keep many patients undermedicated due to over reliance on TSH. We have two Petak casualties currently active on our board. . . ." K." wrote:

The endocrinologist I am going to see is near the Astrodome, on Fannin at Old Spanish Trail. His name is Dr. Petak. I'm just excited to find someone who believes in testing Free T3 and Free T4...my current Endo, Dr. Arem, does not. I don't think he prescribes Armour, either...and I get to switch, now!

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Arem does prescribe Armour for his patients who prefer it over Cytomel. I removed both him and Petak from our list because they keep many patients undermedicated due to over reliance on TSH. We have two Petak casualties currently active on our board. . . ." K." wrote:

The endocrinologist I am going to see is near the Astrodome, on Fannin at Old Spanish Trail. His name is Dr. Petak. I'm just excited to find someone who believes in testing Free T3 and Free T4...my current Endo, Dr. Arem, does not. I don't think he prescribes Armour, either...and I get to switch, now!

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

I've heard good things about Petak, but I've also heard he's a numbers man when it gets down to the dosing with Armour.

SandyE~Houston

doctors on west side of Houston

Hi all,I'm trying to get my 26-year old niece, whose medical history and symptoms have pretty much mirrored mine (I have Hashimoto's and human growth hormone deficiency) in to see a doctor somewhere on the west side of Houston, who will hopefully actual check the things that need to be checked. Does anyone know of someone who would be worth taking her to see?She is on limited income, Medicaid, so if you know of anyone that accepts it and is still a responsive, listening doctor, I would appreciate the name. If I can't find someone who takes Medicaid, we will try the best possible one we can find and try to deal with the money some other way. She lives to the west of Houston but could drive in as far as the 610 loop.I don't want to see her go the extra 20 years that I did before I found out what is wrong. I don't know whether an endocrinologists would be the best start or if I should try an internal medicine doc (there is one on the list in Katy--Dr. Gibbs, I think).Thanks for any help anyone can give me.Robin Schumacher

[Guest guest]

,

I am currently seeing Dr. Petak.

My question to you is, why do you want to see an endo? Has your GP

told you that she can't

handle your conditions? To me it sounds like she has what it takes

to do the job.

For starters, she uses Armour. That's a huge step in the right

direction. THEN, she said that

she has prescribed Armour to others to make them feel better.

I can tell you in a personal email my opinions of Dr. Petak. If you

are interested you may email

me personally.

There is another person who just " fired " him. I am sure

she could really light things up!

LYNN

At 10:18 PM 10/22/2004, you wrote:

The

endocrinologist I am going to see is near the Astrodome, on Fannin at Old

Spanish Trail. His name is Dr. Petak. I'm just excited

to find someone who believes in testing Free T3 and Free T4...my current

Endo, Dr. Arem, does not. I don't think he prescribes Armour,

either...and I get to switch, now!

doctors on west side of Houston

Hi all,

I'm trying to get my 26-year old niece, whose medical history and

symptoms have pretty much mirrored mine (I have Hashimoto's and human

growth hormone deficiency) in to see a doctor somewhere on the west side

of Houston, who will hopefully actual check the things that need to be

checked. Does anyone know of someone who would be worth taking her to see?

She is on limited income, Medicaid, so if you know of anyone that

accepts it and is still a responsive, listening doctor, I would

appreciate the name. If I can't find someone who takes Medicaid, we will

try the best possible one we can find and try to deal with the money

some other way. She lives to the west of Houston but could drive in as

far as the 610 loop.

I don't want to see her go the extra 20 years that I did before I found

out what is wrong. I don't know whether an endocrinologists would be

the best start or if I should try an internal medicine doc (there is one

on the list in Katy--Dr. Gibbs, I think).

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Robin Schumacher

[Guest guest]

This doctor just told me she'd like me to see him once a year, sort of to back her up, I guess? She has a few other patients who do it that way, so why not?

Definitely email me all your opinions of this guy! I hope the other member will, as well!

jenniferk@...

Thanks,

doctors on west side of Houston

Hi all,

I'm trying to get my 26-year old niece, whose medical history and

symptoms have pretty much mirrored mine (I have Hashimoto's and human

growth hormone deficiency) in to see a doctor somewhere on the west side

of Houston, who will hopefully actual check the things that need to be

checked. Does anyone know of someone who would be worth taking her to see?

She is on limited income, Medicaid, so if you know of anyone that

accepts it and is still a responsive, listening doctor, I would

appreciate the name. If I can't find someone who takes Medicaid, we will

try the best possible one we can find and try to deal with the money

some other way. She lives to the west of Houston but could drive in as

far as the 610 loop.

I don't want to see her go the extra 20 years that I did before I found

out what is wrong. I don't know whether an endocrinologists would be

the best start or if I should try an internal medicine doc (there is one

on the list in Katy--Dr. Gibbs, I think).

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Robin Schumacher

[Guest guest]

This doctor just told me she'd like me to see him once a year, sort of to back her up, I guess? She has a few other patients who do it that way, so why not?

Definitely email me all your opinions of this guy! I hope the other member will, as well!

jenniferk@...

Thanks,

doctors on west side of Houston

Hi all,

I'm trying to get my 26-year old niece, whose medical history and

symptoms have pretty much mirrored mine (I have Hashimoto's and human

growth hormone deficiency) in to see a doctor somewhere on the west side

of Houston, who will hopefully actual check the things that need to be

checked. Does anyone know of someone who would be worth taking her to see?

She is on limited income, Medicaid, so if you know of anyone that

accepts it and is still a responsive, listening doctor, I would

appreciate the name. If I can't find someone who takes Medicaid, we will

try the best possible one we can find and try to deal with the money

some other way. She lives to the west of Houston but could drive in as

far as the 610 loop.

I don't want to see her go the extra 20 years that I did before I found

out what is wrong. I don't know whether an endocrinologists would be

the best start or if I should try an internal medicine doc (there is one

on the list in Katy--Dr. Gibbs, I think).

Thanks for any help anyone can give me.

Robin Schumacher

[Guest guest]

Well, I will say this about Dr. Arem....I saw him two weeks ago, and asked for Free T3 and Free T4 testing and he said it's too expensive and doesn't really tell him anything. He can tell all he needs to know by the bloodwork he does. Not that they gave me the levels, but about three months ago they did:

T3=31.9

T4=8.8

TSH=4.7

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

Arem does prescribe Armour for his patients who prefer it over Cytomel. I removed both him and Petak from our list because they keep many patients undermedicated due to over reliance on TSH. We have two Petak casualties currently active on our board. . . ." K." wrote:

The endocrinologist I am going to see is near the Astrodome, on Fannin at Old Spanish Trail. His name is Dr. Petak. I'm just excited to find someone who believes in testing Free T3 and Free T4...my current Endo, Dr. Arem, does not. I don't think he prescribes Armour, either...and I get to switch, now!

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

One more thing about Dr. Arem. I told him I've gained nine pounds recently (up to 140, now). He flipped my chart over, looked at my basic info, and said dismissively, "It's your age." Period, end of discussion.

Just like I told him I'm still unbelievable tired every afternoon, but he said my levels are almost perfect, and I don't need to see him but twice a year now. Who cares if I'm tired. Guess life ends at age 41?

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

Arem does prescribe Armour for his patients who prefer it over Cytomel. I removed both him and Petak from our list because they keep many patients undermedicated due to over reliance on TSH. We have two Petak casualties currently active on our board. . . ." K." wrote:

The endocrinologist I am going to see is near the Astrodome, on Fannin at Old Spanish Trail. His name is Dr. Petak. I'm just excited to find someone who believes in testing Free T3 and Free T4...my current Endo, Dr. Arem, does not. I don't think he prescribes Armour, either...and I get to switch, now!

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

If your GP is prescribing you Armour and working with you, why are you going to see an endo, may I ask? I'd stick with the GP, for that alone.

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

Robin, I am in the Clear Lake area and I saw a GP here, today...and she's given me a name of a thyroid specialist in Houston. I will send it to you in a few minutes, after I go downstairs and get the name out of my purse.

This GP tested me for FREE T3 and T4 today, and is talking about switching me to Armour! This was all her idea! I've never found anyone who was willing to even test "free" levels, much less consider Armour. I'm very excited that I might finally get some relief from my fatigue problems that have been plaguing me this year.

[Guest guest]

I've heard very bad things about him, mixed with some good things initially. Then comes the bad. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, so to speak. If he doesn't know what's going on then he just buries his head in the sand and says it doesn't exist. Pooofff!! Now ya see it, now ya don't.

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

I've heard good things about Petak, but I've also heard he's a numbers man when it gets down to the dosing with Armour.

SandyE~Houston

[Guest guest]

I've heard very bad things about him, mixed with some good things initially. Then comes the bad. Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, so to speak. If he doesn't know what's going on then he just buries his head in the sand and says it doesn't exist. Pooofff!! Now ya see it, now ya don't.

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

I've heard good things about Petak, but I've also heard he's a numbers man when it gets down to the dosing with Armour.

SandyE~Houston

[Guest guest]

You tell em Lynn!

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

,I am currently seeing Dr. Petak.My question to you is, why do you want to see an endo? Has your GP told you that she can'thandle your conditions? To me it sounds like she has what it takes to do the job. For starters, she uses Armour. That's a huge step in the right direction. THEN, she said thatshe has prescribed Armour to others to make them feel better.I can tell you in a personal email my opinions of Dr. Petak. If you are interested you may emailme personally.There is another person who just "fired" him. I am sure she could really light things up!LYNN

[Guest guest]

You tell em Lynn!

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

,I am currently seeing Dr. Petak.My question to you is, why do you want to see an endo? Has your GP told you that she can'thandle your conditions? To me it sounds like she has what it takes to do the job. For starters, she uses Armour. That's a huge step in the right direction. THEN, she said thatshe has prescribed Armour to others to make them feel better.I can tell you in a personal email my opinions of Dr. Petak. If you are interested you may emailme personally.There is another person who just "fired" him. I am sure she could really light things up!LYNN

[Guest guest]

Janie, where arrre you?!

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

This doctor just told me she'd like me to see him once a year, sort of to back her up, I guess? She has a few other patients who do it that way, so why not?

Definitely email me all your opinions of this guy! I hope the other member will, as well!

jenniferk@...

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Janie, where arrre you?!

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

This doctor just told me she'd like me to see him once a year, sort of to back her up, I guess? She has a few other patients who do it that way, so why not?

Definitely email me all your opinions of this guy! I hope the other member will, as well!

jenniferk@...

Thanks,

[Guest guest]

Good gosh, isn't he the one who wrote The Thyroid Solution?! Holy Cow, I give up! I knew he wouldn't treat a TSH below 1, but now THIS. This is why I'm self treating, proudly. The 10 faces of Dr. Know.

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

Well, I will say this about Dr. Arem....I saw him two weeks ago, and asked for Free T3 and Free T4 testing and he said it's too expensive and doesn't really tell him anything. He can tell all he needs to know by the bloodwork he does. Not that they gave me the levels, but about three months ago they did:

T3=31.9

T4=8.8

TSH=4.7

[Guest guest]

AAAGGGGHHHHH!! Kill!! Kill!!

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

One more thing about Dr. Arem. I told him I've gained nine pounds recently (up to 140, now). He flipped my chart over, looked at my basic info, and said dismissively, "It's your age." Period, end of discussion.

Just like I told him I'm still unbelievable tired every afternoon, but he said my levels are almost perfect, and I don't need to see him but twice a year now. Who cares if I'm tired. Guess life ends at age 41?

[Guest guest]

AAAGGGGHHHHH!! Kill!! Kill!!

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

One more thing about Dr. Arem. I told him I've gained nine pounds recently (up to 140, now). He flipped my chart over, looked at my basic info, and said dismissively, "It's your age." Period, end of discussion.

Just like I told him I'm still unbelievable tired every afternoon, but he said my levels are almost perfect, and I don't need to see him but twice a year now. Who cares if I'm tired. Guess life ends at age 41?

[Guest guest]

AAAGGGGHHHHH!! Kill!! Kill!!

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

One more thing about Dr. Arem. I told him I've gained nine pounds recently (up to 140, now). He flipped my chart over, looked at my basic info, and said dismissively, "It's your age." Period, end of discussion.

Just like I told him I'm still unbelievable tired every afternoon, but he said my levels are almost perfect, and I don't need to see him but twice a year now. Who cares if I'm tired. Guess life ends at age 41?

[Guest guest]

If you knew me, you'd know that I would have stood up, looked him up and down, and smirked, saying, Well, how old are YOU, doc? Then I'd have walked out withOUT paying.

Re: doctors on west side of Houston

One more thing about Dr. Arem. I told him I've gained nine pounds recently (up to 140, now). He flipped my chart over, looked at my basic info, and said dismissively, "It's your age." Period, end of discussion.

Just like I told him I'm still unbelievable tired every afternoon, but he said my levels are almost perfect, and I don't need to see him but twice a year now. Who cares if I'm tired. Guess life ends at age 41?

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am new to the group. I am in Houston. I was diagnosed Hypo in

2001, and have been on Synthroid ever since.

I am seeing the Endo Dr. Wiedman in the same group as Dr. Petak, at

TIMRE. I thought it was supposed to be a good group after the

article in March 12, 2002 Woman's Day. Before that I was going to

Dr. Orzeck. They are all about the numbers. I feel worse than

ever, I think in am developing Fibromyalgia, my weight is higher

than ever, too. I just want to find a good Dr. I was thinking

about Dr. Arem, but from what I see here, he is no different. I

also have PCOS and Endometriosis, plus depression/anxiety. Any

suggestions?

My Psychiatrist's PA gave me the name of a Neuro-Gastrointerologist

that works closely with PCOS and Endometriosis, Dr. Mathias.

He seems like he looks at the whole picture...I am seriously

considering taking this route. Anyone know about him?

I had some releif from doing acupuncture, and actually wound up

preggers last year. I just can't afford someone that my insurance

doesn't take so now even the acupuncture is out. I am a stay at

home mommy now, so we are on a limited budget.

Thanks!!

> You tell em Lynn!

>

>

>

> Re: doctors on west side of

Houston

>

>

> ,

> I am currently seeing Dr. Petak.

> My question to you is, why do you want to see an endo? Has your

GP told you that she can't

> handle your conditions? To me it sounds like she has what it

takes to do the job.

> For starters, she uses Armour. That's a huge step in the right

direction. THEN, she said that

> she has prescribed Armour to others to make them feel better.

> I can tell you in a personal email my opinions of Dr. Petak. If

you are interested you may email

> me personally.

> There is another person who just " fired " him. I am sure she

could really light things up!

> LYNN

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am new to the group. I am in Houston. I was diagnosed Hypo in

2001, and have been on Synthroid ever since.

I am seeing the Endo Dr. Wiedman in the same group as Dr. Petak, at

TIMRE. I thought it was supposed to be a good group after the

article in March 12, 2002 Woman's Day. Before that I was going to

Dr. Orzeck. They are all about the numbers. I feel worse than

ever, I think in am developing Fibromyalgia, my weight is higher

than ever, too. I just want to find a good Dr. I was thinking

about Dr. Arem, but from what I see here, he is no different. I

also have PCOS and Endometriosis, plus depression/anxiety. Any

suggestions?

My Psychiatrist's PA gave me the name of a Neuro-Gastrointerologist

that works closely with PCOS and Endometriosis, Dr. Mathias.

He seems like he looks at the whole picture...I am seriously

considering taking this route. Anyone know about him?

I had some releif from doing acupuncture, and actually wound up

preggers last year. I just can't afford someone that my insurance

doesn't take so now even the acupuncture is out. I am a stay at

home mommy now, so we are on a limited budget.

Thanks!!

> You tell em Lynn!

>

>

>

> Re: doctors on west side of

Houston

>

>

> ,

> I am currently seeing Dr. Petak.

> My question to you is, why do you want to see an endo? Has your

GP told you that she can't

> handle your conditions? To me it sounds like she has what it

takes to do the job.

> For starters, she uses Armour. That's a huge step in the right

direction. THEN, she said that

> she has prescribed Armour to others to make them feel better.

> I can tell you in a personal email my opinions of Dr. Petak. If

you are interested you may email

> me personally.

> There is another person who just " fired " him. I am sure she

could really light things up!

> LYNN

[Guest guest]

Hi,

I am new to the group. I am in Houston. I was diagnosed Hypo in

2001, and have been on Synthroid ever since.

I am seeing the Endo Dr. Wiedman in the same group as Dr. Petak, at

TIMRE. I thought it was supposed to be a good group after the

article in March 12, 2002 Woman's Day. Before that I was going to

Dr. Orzeck. They are all about the numbers. I feel worse than

ever, I think in am developing Fibromyalgia, my weight is higher

than ever, too. I just want to find a good Dr. I was thinking

about Dr. Arem, but from what I see here, he is no different. I

also have PCOS and Endometriosis, plus depression/anxiety. Any

suggestions?

My Psychiatrist's PA gave me the name of a Neuro-Gastrointerologist

that works closely with PCOS and Endometriosis, Dr. Mathias.

He seems like he looks at the whole picture...I am seriously

considering taking this route. Anyone know about him?

I had some releif from doing acupuncture, and actually wound up

preggers last year. I just can't afford someone that my insurance

doesn't take so now even the acupuncture is out. I am a stay at

home mommy now, so we are on a limited budget.

Thanks!!

> You tell em Lynn!

>

>

>

> Re: doctors on west side of

Houston

>

>

> ,

> I am currently seeing Dr. Petak.

> My question to you is, why do you want to see an endo? Has your

GP told you that she can't

> handle your conditions? To me it sounds like she has what it

takes to do the job.

> For starters, she uses Armour. That's a huge step in the right

direction. THEN, she said that

> she has prescribed Armour to others to make them feel better.

> I can tell you in a personal email my opinions of Dr. Petak. If

you are interested you may email

> me personally.

> There is another person who just " fired " him. I am sure she

could really light things up!

> LYNN