Guest guest Posted December 30, 1999 Report Share Posted December 30, 1999 Hi! I forgot to tell you that I printed out the symptoms we had and listed them in order -- starting with the symptom that most of us had. I took it to my local doctor when I went last time and he glanced at it, crumbled it up and threw it in his garbage can. That is just one example of my docs. I know all of my friends said that I should seek another doctor and believe me I have wanted so much to do that. But as you know I have no health insurance and I was told at the University of Virginia Medical Center that I would have to have all the tests run again. I knew I would, but was hoping I didn't have to. Anyway, we just cannot afford another battery of tests. I will stick with my " doctor " at Duke and see just what happens with him. Hugs, Biddy Re: Lynn - Immune Systen >Larry, >I also agree with some of your statements. That's what is so good about this >group you sure get a lot of angles. I would like to see more of the doctors >investigate alternative methods so at least they are educated on why they don't >approve of them. Aubrey is probably more educated than most. I gave my >internist copies of Dr Lee's theories about HRT, I haven't seen him since to find >out his reactions and opinions, being with an HMO I keep getting other doctors. >He did seem glad that I had printed out the information I had on the natural >progestrone theory. I do think some doctors are too quick to prescribe drugs >as a cure-all but we can't lump them all together. I think the current medical >system (primarily the HMOs) keep them so booked that they don't have the time to >discuss too much with us but as busy as they are Phil's doctors have been great. > >Have a wonderful New Year. I'm still working on cleaning up my computer here and >at work so I don't have a disaster on my hands. I feel pretty secure that I'm >okay but it is a good time to clean out old files and make room for the new and >if all else fails, I'll have to go out and by a new computer (probably like a lot >of other people). >Peg > >OneAVIDman@... wrote: > >> Lynn, >> >> I agree with a lot of Dirk's comments. I have my own opinion on the causes of >> PSC. I don't subscribe to the fact that it is totally an autoimmune response. >> A lot of people in this group have too many similar circumstances with >> contact to certain chemicals that do cause liver damage. And every case is >> different with people's systems. Your system will react to external agents >> differently from mine. I can also pinpoint certain factors that I feel are >> responsible for my UC as well which is suppose to be an autoimmune response >> also. Not to say that Aubrey is not correct about the general attitude in the >> medical community about the causes of PSC. The specialist don't have all the >> answers all the time. One friend of the family was just told by her Dr. that >> rheumatoid arthritis cannot be controlled with diet and nutrition. I have a >> tape by a Dr. who has proven beyond a doubt that it can be controlled by >> diet. He did extensive studies with patients and has found certain cause for >> arthritis. I also believe that some physicians don't know a lot about >> supplements and what they can do for an individual. I haven't had any >> problems with my supplements and I feel GREAT. My UC is not giving me a >> problem like it use to and my LFTs were all in the normal range my last Dr. >> visit. I do agree with Aubrey that some supplements can cause you problems >> and I have encountered a few problems along the way. So I don't take those >> that give me a problem. I will be changing medical plans in the new year and >> I will be talking with the liver specialist and letting them know about the >> supplements I'm taking. I will let you know what the outcome is. >> >> Aubrey, I certainly appreciate your expertise in the area. You are one of the >> survivors of liver transplant and I like hearing what you have to say. Please >> don't take any of my comments to be derogatory towards all physicians. I >> currently have one that has no bedside manner and doesn't know much about >> supplements at all. Some physicians know only one thing, give out the meds. >> We as individuals have to take control of our lives and our medical >> situations. I have learned so much more from this group in the last year than >> I have from my Dr. in the last 3 years. Thank you all. >> >> I would say the bottom line is how you feel about taking supplements. Weigh >> all the options and if they help you and you are feeling better then it is >> worth it. >> >> Just my opinion. I hope everyone has a joyous and Happy New Year. >> >> Regards, Larry >> >> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ >> Sneezing, wheezing, trouble breathing? If you have allergies or asthma, or >> >> want to breathe happier and healthier, we can help. Visit gazoontite.com >> >> for the products, information and services you need to breathe easier. >> http://click./1/396/4/_/24674/_/946605925 >> >> -- Easily schedule meetings and events using the group calendar! >> -- /cal?listname= & m=1 > > >------------------------------------------------------------------------ >Sneezing, wheezing, trouble breathing? If you have allergies or asthma, or >want to breathe happier and healthier, we can help. 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