2 Questions: Temperature and the Dr. in Lubbock

September 17, 2007

Hello,

I haven't written in quite a while. I've been through a very

stressful time on top of a very stressful time. I've been on Bi-Est,

Progesterone, Testoterone, and Hydrocrtisol for 2-3 years now. This

was after taking the saliva test.

My temp. has always been around 97 degrees, and when the pain dr.

took it last week, it was 95 degrees (when the nurse took it the

first time, she said, " That can't be right " , and immediately took it

again, with the same results.) So, my question is, do you think that

my adrenals are just stressed beyond the max? (the first stress was

losing my grandbaby triplets who were born alive, but died that same

day. They should have been viable and noone understands why they

didn't make it.). Then, I've had major marital stress, which we are

working on, but it has taken its' toll, believe me.

I live in Fort Worth, and am thinking that a trip to the doctor in

Lubbock may be in order. I would like to know if everyone who has

seen him (and reported here) has been pleased with the visit. It

would take a long time to read all of the messages, and I thought

that perhaps you could give me some idea...I don't expect specifics,

of course. It just seems that when I do read the messages, they are

all positive...is that pretty much correct?

Thanks,

, in TX

September 17, 2007

I am so happy with the results for myself and both of my daughters. My

insurance does not cover it. I have absolutely no regrets with deciding to

go. I would do it again in a second.

Yes, it can take a while to get better but I look back on how I was a year

ago compared to today and I am SO MUCH BETTER!!! I am actually able to

function rather then be in bed all day and when I wasn't in bed think about

how I was going to get back there. We are not talking about depression type

of wanting to go to bed. This was my body shutting down from lack of

thyroid and HC. I'm probably bounced back quicker then others because I

don't have Hashi's. But I have been hypothyroid for probably 25-30 years

only started receiving treatment last year.

I am so sorry for your loss of the babies as well as your marital

challenges.

Kim

2 Questions: Temperature and the Dr. in

Lubbock

It just seems that when I do read the messages, they are

all positive...is that pretty much correct?

Thanks,

, in TX

September 17, 2007

Another thing to consider is that most thermometers are NOT designed to register accurately LOW temps, just high and normal. Take it yourself with a glass thermometer. Also, our prayers are with you in your stressful time.

Terijo

September 18, 2007

,

The events you describe could put even a healthy person right on the ground.

Low temperature is a hypo symptom. You didn't mention if you've had recent thyroid labs or if you're currently taking any thyroid. I'd think that's the first thing to check out. In addition to the Ferritin that Jan mentioned, there's also B6, B12, DHEA that need testing.

As far as we know, everybody who's seen Dr. R. is pretty happy. Sometimes people have had to stop going due to the financial burden, but not because they weren't happy with their treatment. You do understand that it wouldn't be "one" trip, of course? How often a person needs to go is completely individual and depends on their specific health situation.

Good luck and I hope you find good care soon.

Carol

>> Hello,> I haven't written in quite a while. I've been through a very > stressful time on top of a very stressful time. I've been on Bi-Est, > Progesterone, Testoterone, and Hydrocrtisol for 2-3 years now. This > was after taking the saliva test. > > My temp. has always been around 97 degrees, and when the pain dr. > took it last week, it was 95 degrees (when the nurse took it the > first time, she said, "That can't be right", and immediately took it > again, with the same results.) So, my question is, do you think that > my adrenals are just stressed beyond the max? (the first stress was > losing my grandbaby triplets who were born alive, but died that same > day. They should have been viable and noone understands why they > didn't make it.). Then, I've had major marital stress, which we are > working on, but it has taken its' toll, believe me.> > I live in Fort Worth, and am thinking that a trip to the doctor in > Lubbock may be in order. I would like to know if everyone who has > seen him (and reported here) has been pleased with the visit. It > would take a long time to read all of the messages, and I thought > that perhaps you could give me some idea...I don't expect specifics, > of course. It just seems that when I do read the messages, they are > all positive...is that pretty much correct?> > Thanks,> > , in TX>

September 18, 2007

- so sorry for all your stresses. It would knock down a healthy

person, for sure, to go through all that. Your (oral?) temperature is

extremely low. I cannot imagine how low your average BBT would be.

You need a lot more expert support than you are getting now, IMHO.

I was very sick, exhausted, not sleeping and riddled with anxiety and

had not found any relief from Dallas docs. I now know that I was sick

for many years prior. I've seen Dr. since Jan. 2005 and my

improvements have come as he described they would. I'm way better

than I was before, and my anxiety is gone,and I'm sleeping better now

than in a long time. I still have ups and downs with stresses (but

nothing like yours), weather, and the Hashi condition. But I'm

functioning really well more frequently now. I might add that my DH

was in a bad health slide and he is also seeing Dr. . He is

amazingly better, but still has room for improvement. He's not sure

how much better he wants to get, he's been so pleased.

After reading over 22,000 posts since I joined the board in 2004, I

believe very strongly that Dr. is the most knowledgable and

has the best track record of success of any doctors reported here. He

addresses all things that need to be treated, doesn't push extra

stuff, knows how long it takes for things to work together and for

you to get better. I believe those of us who see him have reported

the highest satisfaction of any doc reported. Not only does he know

what he's doing, but he's so nice to work with and the staff is great.

I just don't think you should waste any more time. I recommend you

get out there to see him.

Take care -

Sara

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> Hello,

> I haven't written in quite a while. I've been through a very