Guest guest Posted December 20, 2000 Report Share Posted December 20, 2000 Hi folks - I just came back from my first visit with an endocrinologist. I have to go get bloodwork done tomorrow, and here's the list of tests he ordered (or as close as I can transcribe his writing)... TSH, freeT4, freeT3, HbA1c, lipids, BMP, LFTt, LH, FSH, Estradiol, C-Peptide, free testosterone, DHEA-sulfate, U.microalbumin. Can anyone help me figure out what the tests are for? I know the first 3 are thyroid, HbA1c is BG, lipids are fairly obvious, some are hormonal tests... but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and in need of more information. Anyone got a book I could use to look up diagnosis codes... they are 250.02, 704.1, and 401.1. I think they are Diabetes, PCOS, and Syndrome X, which is what he told me I have. Seems I'm a textbook case of Syndrome X and the bloodwork is to confirm it. He gave me a prescription for Glucophage, which he said will cut down insulin resistance, reduce the amount of insulin circulating in my bloodstream, and wants to see me in 4 weeks with all of my BG readings between now and then recorded in my log book. Right now I can't remember if Glucophage = Metformin HCl, but I'm going to check. This is one of the medications that is ok to take, right? I know now that I did the right thing in insisting that my primary doctor refer me to an endo. I like the guy and his staff. He took plenty of time to talk to me, ask me questions and gave me time to ask him questions. He also didn't blame me for my weight but said we could work together to reduce it and that it is going to be really hard but to try not to get discouraged. Guess I just need someone to talk to. Anne Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2000 Report Share Posted December 20, 2000 Sounds like you saw the right guy, Anne. I'm so glad for you. Glucophage is metformin, yes and is ok. And you're right about the thyroid tests - that's all I know too. This is great!! Barb -------- CHRISTMAS SALE!! 20% off all horses, ponies and photos http://www.RainbowFarm.com Equine photography http://www.RainbowFarm.com/photos.html > I just came back from my first visit with an endocrinologist. I have to go > get bloodwork done tomorrow, and here's the list of tests he ordered (or as > close as I can transcribe his writing)... TSH, freeT4, freeT3, HbA1c, > lipids, BMP, LFTt, LH, FSH, Estradiol, C-Peptide, free testosterone, > DHEA-sulfate, U.microalbumin. Can anyone help me figure out what the tests > are for? I know the first 3 are thyroid, HbA1c is BG, lipids are fairly > obvious, some are hormonal tests... but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and in > need of more information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2000 Report Share Posted December 20, 2000 .. I like the guy and his staff. > He took plenty of time > to talk to me, ask me questions and gave me time to > ask him questions. He > also didn't blame me for my weight but said we could > work together to reduce > it and that it is going to be really hard but to try > not to get discouraged. You just described my endocrinologist and his staff. You don't live in Dallas do you? His biggest problem is that he spends so much time with patients that he has a tendency of getting behind in seeing them. He is great, we just celebrated our 5th anniversary together. Once you find a good specialist they are hard to give up, I am willing to change my PCP to keep my endo. He listens to me, answers all my questions, even when I fax over questions, his nurse will call or even he will to answer them. lily __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2000 Report Share Posted December 21, 2000 Anne, Sounds like you have a sharp endo.....I spent years trying to convince my PCP that something was hormonally wrong. By the time I received my PCOS dx, my diabetic dx came with it. The general feeling is that the insulin resistance is the underlying problem for all these dxes. The glucophage should help tremendously. Some drs are still slow in recognizing PCOS/Syndrome X. Carol T In a message dated Wed, 20 Dec 2000 3:25:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, " Anne " writes: << Hi folks - I just came back from my first visit with an endocrinologist. I have to go get bloodwork done tomorrow, and here's the list of tests he ordered (or as close as I can transcribe his writing)... TSH, freeT4, freeT3, HbA1c, lipids, BMP, LFTt, LH, FSH, Estradiol, C-Peptide, free testosterone, DHEA-sulfate, U.microalbumin. Can anyone help me figure out what the tests are for? I know the first 3 are thyroid, HbA1c is BG, lipids are fairly obvious, some are hormonal tests... but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and in need of more information. Anyone got a book I could use to look up diagnosis codes... they are 250.02, 704.1, and 401.1. I think they are Diabetes, PCOS, and Syndrome X, which is what he told me I have. Seems I'm a textbook case of Syndrome X and the bloodwork is to confirm it. He gave me a prescription for Glucophage, which he said will cut down insulin resistance, reduce the amount of insulin circulating in my bloodstream, and wants to see me in 4 weeks with all of my BG readings between now and then recorded in my log book. Right now I can't remember if Glucophage = Metformin HCl, but I'm going to check. This is one of the medications that is ok to take, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2000 Report Share Posted December 21, 2000 Anne, Sounds like you have a sharp endo.....I spent years trying to convince my PCP that something was hormonally wrong. By the time I received my PCOS dx, my diabetic dx came with it. The general feeling is that the insulin resistance is the underlying problem for all these dxes. The glucophage should help tremendously. Some drs are still slow in recognizing PCOS/Syndrome X. Carol T In a message dated Wed, 20 Dec 2000 3:25:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, " Anne " writes: << Hi folks - I just came back from my first visit with an endocrinologist. I have to go get bloodwork done tomorrow, and here's the list of tests he ordered (or as close as I can transcribe his writing)... TSH, freeT4, freeT3, HbA1c, lipids, BMP, LFTt, LH, FSH, Estradiol, C-Peptide, free testosterone, DHEA-sulfate, U.microalbumin. Can anyone help me figure out what the tests are for? I know the first 3 are thyroid, HbA1c is BG, lipids are fairly obvious, some are hormonal tests... but I'm feeling a bit overwhelmed and in need of more information. Anyone got a book I could use to look up diagnosis codes... they are 250.02, 704.1, and 401.1. I think they are Diabetes, PCOS, and Syndrome X, which is what he told me I have. Seems I'm a textbook case of Syndrome X and the bloodwork is to confirm it. He gave me a prescription for Glucophage, which he said will cut down insulin resistance, reduce the amount of insulin circulating in my bloodstream, and wants to see me in 4 weeks with all of my BG readings between now and then recorded in my log book. Right now I can't remember if Glucophage = Metformin HCl, but I'm going to check. This is one of the medications that is ok to take, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2000 Report Share Posted December 21, 2000 In a message dated 12/21/2000 9:06:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, cprcarol@... writes: << Some drs are still slow in recognizing PCOS/Syndrome X. >> I think I was among this group too, what were your symptoms when you first remeber them? I've had hormonal troubles my whole life. Ovarian cyst when I was 10. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2000 Report Share Posted December 21, 2000 In a message dated 12/21/2000 9:06:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, cprcarol@... writes: << Some drs are still slow in recognizing PCOS/Syndrome X. >> I think I was among this group too, what were your symptoms when you first remeber them? I've had hormonal troubles my whole life. Ovarian cyst when I was 10. carol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 21, 2000 Report Share Posted December 21, 2000 Anne, Most of us have felt that overwhelming feeling when we learn the serious ramifications of the " syndrome X " profile. The Good News: this is motivating. More Good News....you have decided to take charge of your health. You are already making changes in your lifestyle and are testing yourself regularly. I'm 50, had PCOS symptoms since early college but wasn't dxed until age 48 with PCOS & T2 DM. I had to argue for the endo referrel. I'm just under 5' 3 1/2 " and weighed a bit over 240 when dxed. By focusing on my fasting and postprandial bgs, I was able to take control over that pesky insulin resistance. As a side effect, my weight has come down about 80 lbs over the last 2 years. Re: " diet ice cream " ...for many of us, the diet ice cream affects the bgs more than the regular. Some choose to have a small amount of the regular or make their own. Now that you have that trusty meter, you can see for yourself how different foods and different meal combinations affect you. Carol T Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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