Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 I was wondering about that. Wasn't sure if I should call my family doc or my specialist when other things go wrong (i.e., colds, flues, etc.). I told Sheik yesterday that I had chest pains for three days last week so bad that I almost went to the ER and he told me that it is probably a touch of bronchitis, since my throat is irritated, I have trouble catching my breath and I've been coughing also, and he gave me a script for a Z-Pac (which Ive taken before and they dont help me). I didnt even fill the damn thing. He wanted to give me Darvocet but I told him Ive been that route too and it didn't help. That was one instance when he rolled his eyes and said that I just needed to go to the ER then. Quite the helpful doctor !!!! " We Don't Own The Earth... We Borrow It From Our Children " >^..^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 He had told me before that my pains were related to the PM but this time he acted like he'd never told me that !!! No he didnt take an xray yesterday, just the first time I went to him which was in April and he said they were fine then. Duh, I wasnt feeling like this then !!!!! Im just glad he gave me the flipping antidepressants yesterday as after all this @#$%, I need them more than ever !!! One of them and a few Kava Kava and Il lbe feeling good !!!!! " We Don't Own The Earth... We Borrow It From Our Children " >^..^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Thanks and you do the same !!!!! " We Don't Own The Earth... We Borrow It From Our Children " >^..^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Thanks for the encouragement !!! I just had to make up my mind not to put up with his @#$% anymore !!! I am usually an extremely outspoken person but this man had a sure fire way of intimidating me !!!!! Oh well, off with his head !!!! " We Don't Own The Earth... We Borrow It From Our Children " >^..^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 .... I'm so thrilled for you....I'm sure your going to love your female doctors....The best part is that they confirmed what you had already felt about your last doctor. That must have been a nice feeling knowing you were not the only one. Well, August will be here before you know it. Hope your having a great day... Vicki-PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 .... Forgot to tell you..My primary is a female doctor. She is only about 4'10 " at the most but she is just the best doctor. I was able to ask her questions that I felt a little uncomfortable asking a male doctor. Now my Rheumy has taken over everything... so I don't go see my primary anymore unless my Rheumy or Lung specialist wants me to. Vicki-PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 ...didn't he even take a chest xray? Sounds like he's just guessing at things. Why does that not surprise me at all.... Yes, when I have a cold or chest pains I have to call my Rheumy first.... If the chest pains really get to me then I call the lung specialist or my Rheumy and he'll go over to her office and explain things to her. But, everything goes through them. They explained to me that almost everything I go through is related to the PM or the drugs used. They have to keep track of it all. I sure like it that way. Vicki-PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Well, I'm so happy your on the right road now. I wish everyone were able to find that right person to see. Have a great day Vicki-PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 , I am so thrilled for you! My Rheumy/Primary care physician is also a female. She sounds a lot like Vicki's too. She is all of 4'10" and 80 pounds! I love having female doctors...my gynecologist is a female also. I was given Zoloft after I had been on Prednisone for 10 months. It took about 10 days to kick in for me...so hang tight if you don't feel the effects immediately from your anti-depressant. Be certain to call the rude doctor's office and ask for a complete copy of your medical records so that you will have them to give to your new doctor. Take care! *karen* DM .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Hi ...how was your day? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Hey Vicki, I had a pretty good day. I've been hurting for the past few days and realized I hadn't meditated in about 4 days...so I meditated yesterday and again today and feel so much better. We've had rainy weather, so the athritis has kicked in these days. My eyes seem to want to stay dry, so I keep Murine Tears handy. All in all, I am doing good. How about you? Did you have a good day? You were probably wiped out from your trip to the doctor, weren't you? They will normally tire me for several days, or up to a week. I do hope you are feeling all right. How about your lungs? Did you have x-rays taken? I pray your lungs are better. To me, that is the worst pain to have to deal with. Take care, hugs, *karen* DM Re: New Doctor Hi ...how was your day? .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Hi ...I'm doing just fine... I've been sleeping since my doctors appt. and staying down in bed until my body says it's time to move...lol I agree, it just wipes me out going anywhere. I do however get up to feed my horses and dogs. They did take an xray of my lungs to make sure nothing else was going on. Just the usual scars and interstitial lung disease.... I have pain in my lungs off and on. It's a combination of the scaring and PM. On bad days it can be the pits but staying down and keeping calm is important. I take two medication puffers into my lungs each day which help with my breathing. I just wish there was some way to get a maid to do the house work...LOL Vicki-PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 , It is very late but after I read this post I had to reply. If by anti-depresants you mean an SSRI drug then you shouldn't be taken Kava Kava too. I am currently seeing an OB/GYN for Menopause. I am 36 and had a hysterectomy after was born. I got extremely ill in Feb. after having been seeing a Male doctor (from India no less) who had me on hormone pellets. They are inserted into the muscle of my right or left buttock. We alternated cheeks each visit. i trusted him with all my heart and soul. He helped us get pregnant with our first child after other doctors told me I could never have children. He is world famous and women come from all over the world to see him. His office is set up almost like an assembly line for women to receive their hormone pellets. I felt privledged to be one of his patients. I got pellets every 6 months, then 4, then 2 1/2. The last year the hot flashes were so out of control that I would actually throw up and almost pass out. After a hot flash I would feel like I had the flu the rest of the day and have to fight to stay awake. At first I blamed these symptoms on the stress of 's illness. It was so hard for me to admit that this doctor was doing me so much harm. My last visit with him was this past Feb. I let him talk me into more pellets and a booster shot of estrogen. I gradually became sicker and sicker over the next few weeks until my central nervous system went into shock from the estrogen surges and I was rushed to the hospital by ambulance. I was up in constant motion, heart palpatations, sweating, nausea... etc... for 20 hours. Finally, I agreed to some valium and that did the trick. What an incredible blessing just to be able to sit still. I then went on Celexa. It is a SSRI. A wonderful Dr. was treating me by then by the name of Dr. Ron Eaker. He listens to me with his full attention and fully believes in natural herbs before resorting to prescription drugs. In my case, I didn't have the time for natural herbs to take effect. I needed immediate relief. While SSRi's are anti-depressants, in small dosages it keeps my Central Nervous Systems calm, therefore the hot flashes are just ordinary hot flashes, or surges of estrogen. My estrogen level came back at 664. Normal is 40 - 250. My testoterone level is 880. Normal is 20 - 40. I am still on the Celexa and hope to start weaning off in June and then Dr. Eaker wants me to start Kava Kava. Dr. Eaker said to not mix the two so please be very careful. SSRI's and Kava Kava do not mix well. Prozac, Paxil and Celexa are all examples of SSRI's. I know I am way off the myositis track here but I wanted to share that info. with you. Pam - the book Dr. Eaker wrote is " Holy Hormones " . It is an amazing book about going through Menopause. He has such a high respect for women and the support and info that women share with each other. I am grateful everyday that I found him. I guess this wasn't such a short note after all. I'm off to bed. Good Night! , I cracked up about the off with his head joke. That is how I feet about my India Doctor! Cari --- catzmeowz@... wrote: > He had told me before that my pains were related to > the PM but this time he > acted like he'd never told me that !!! No he didnt > take an xray yesterday, > just the first time I went to him which was in April > and he said they were > fine then. Duh, I wasnt feeling like this then > !!!!! Im just glad he gave > me the flipping antidepressants yesterday as after > all this @#$%, I need them > more than ever !!! One of them and a few Kava Kava > and Il lbe feeling good > !!!!! > > " We Don't Own The Earth... > We Borrow It From Our Children " > > >^..^< > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Oops!.....on that last question ....In Feb my CK was 80......had blood work in May but haven't seen the results yet.....they just called and said everything was normal and I could pick up a copy at my next visit. Teddi - dm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 Re: and RX Seems like I am having a major " senior moment " ....like ALL evening........reading the posts where they are talking about antidepressants.........add tranzadone (sp) to my list......2 at bedtime Teddi Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 19, 2000 Report Share Posted May 19, 2000 I don't want to appear stupid but what is Kava Kava? Cari ... very useful info for us gals... thanks for the input. Vicki-PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2000 Report Share Posted May 20, 2000 Hey Vicki! = you don't look stupid! you never know the answers unless you ask...right guys? Anyway, Kava Kava is a natural, alternative medicine for depression. You can buy it at health food stores. = *karen* Re: New Doctor I don't want to appear stupid but what is Kava Kava?Cari ... very useful info for us gals... thanks for the input.Vicki-PM Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 20, 2000 Report Share Posted May 20, 2000 Hey , thanks for the info....I had never heard of it before...that was a new one on me. Vicki-pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2000 Report Share Posted May 21, 2000 Vicki, I am going to quote from " Earl Mindell's Supplement Bible " . " Kava Kava is a natural mood enhancer. In 1993, scientists discovered that kava kava contains potent compounds, kavalactones, which are natural muscle relaxants that have a pleasant, calming effect on both the body and the mind. Several studies have shown that kavalactones can reduce the symptoms of anxiety as well as or even better that prescription antianxiety drugs, but without the unpleasant side effects such as dry mouth, and nausea. Even better, kava kava is non addictive and will not leave you feeling drugged or groggy, as do many tranquilizers. You should feel calm, yet alert. Recently, I encountered a new and interesting use for Kava kava as a treatment for the symptoms of menopause. In one study, a group of 20 postmenopausal women were given either kava kava supplements daily, or a placebo. The group taking kava kava experience an almost immediate improvement in symptoms of stress, anxiety, and even hot flashes. Take up to three 250 mg. capsules daily. Do not exceed the recommended dosage. CAUTION: Although kava kava will not make most people drowsy, there is a small risk that it may. When you first begin taking kava kava, closely monitor your reaction to this herb. If you feel drowsy or 'out of it' after taking kava kava, don't drive or engage in any activity that requires concentration. " He said it better then I could! Cari --- anzavic@... wrote: > > I don't want to appear stupid but what is Kava Kava? > > Cari ... very useful info for us gals... thanks for > the input. > > Vicki-PM > > __________________________________________________ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2000 Report Share Posted May 21, 2000 I will attest to the fact that it is GOOD stuff !!!!! " We Don't Own The Earth... We Borrow It From Our Children " >^..^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2000 Report Share Posted May 21, 2000 Thanks Cari for the info on Kava Kava...gives me food for thought... Vicki-pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2000 Report Share Posted May 21, 2000 The Kava Kava is good stuff !!!! " We Don't Own The Earth... We Borrow It From Our Children " >^..^< Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2000 Report Share Posted May 21, 2000 ... I must have missed something. What was good? LOL Vicki-PM I will attest to the fact that it is GOOD stuff !!!!! " We Don't Own The Earth... We Borrow It From Our Children " >^..^< ------------------------------------------------------------------------ High rates giving you headaches? The 0% APR Introductory Rate from Capital One. 9.9% Fixed thereafter! http://click./1/3010/8/_/561170/_/958935927/ ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 21, 2000 Report Share Posted May 21, 2000 Ooooh, now I get it ...Hmmm I should try it. Vicki-pm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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