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[Guest guest]

Thanks ...Yes I would love to have his info. I know of 6 people here

but have not been able to contact them as of yet. I want to get the information

out.

My physical therapist wants me to come to the fibromyalgia meetings. she copied

several pages out of my notebook to share with her group.

Given the fact that they say for every one person that is diagnosed there are

nine out there that are not diagnosed. If this is true that would mean of just

the 6 I know of here...there would be 54 headed down the same road I have been

on for all these years.

This is scary, given the fact that it is a blood borne disease and with all the

blood drives, etc.

Sorry again for being so wordy

Carolyn

/Rodney <rod@...> wrote:

> I need other Oklahomans to let me hear from them.

>

> Sorry this is so long. It is hard to write a short note concerning

> Lyme Disease.

Carolyn, I dont know, offhand, of anyone from OK, but I do know my LLMD (

near Fort Worth) sees people from OK and AR. Do you want his info and

maybe see him?

[Guest guest]

Yes Sandy, but this is one time I wish I had been wrong.

No I don't know about the IGENEX tests, or the other tests, all I know my PCP

ordered the Lyme Titer test and I have heard of a Western Blot test, but all of

the tests and treatments

mentioned here are a foreign language to me.

I wish we had a glossary to check out the meanings of the abbreviations and

tests.

Carolyn

sandy <irishdrought2003@...> wrote:

--WOW,

You sure proved them wrong. I live in TN and they say that here also.

The tests from IGENEX seem to be the most accurate. I guess you have

heard of them by now.

Keep up posted on your test results.

Sandy

[Guest guest]

-You need to look at the IGENEx web site they are the state of art in

lyme testing.

Or at least that is the way I would describe them.

I anm learning also do I hope I don't say something that is not

correct.

What type of symptoms have you had all these years?

What other lyme groups are you on?

My opinion you can learn more from other people that are more familar

with lyme and then all the defferent treatments that people are

trying.

Most Drs don't know the real facts about lyme and from what I have

been learning they don't want to do the treatment with the long term

antibiotics.

Some of the holistic treatments help others.

I only learned that I have lyme in Dec and I have been sick since

1987.

The western Blot was the test I had. You have to have your Dr call

them and they send a kit to have the blood drawn and then a courier

picks it up.

I have had other tests from labs that specialize in what ever and I

think they are better than the larger labs.

You might want to look at hypercoagulation. That is with another

specialized lab called HEMEX.

Some Drs think that the pathogens like a low oxygen enviornment and

they hide in the thick blood.

If you look at there web site there are some things to think about

even if you have any type of pathogen.

If I can help let me know we are all in this together.

Sandy

-- In , GeeGee <geegee_73701@y...> wrote:

>

> Yes Sandy, but this is one time I wish I had been wrong.

>

> No I don't know about the IGENEX tests, or the other tests, all I

know my PCP ordered the Lyme Titer test and I have heard of a Western

Blot test, but all of the tests and treatments

> mentioned here are a foreign language to me.

>

> I wish we had a glossary to check out the meanings of the

abbreviations and tests.

>

> Carolyn

>

>

> sandy <irishdrought2003@y...> wrote:

>

>

>

> --WOW,

> You sure proved them wrong. I live in TN and they say that here

also.

>

> The tests from IGENEX seem to be the most accurate. I guess you

have

> heard of them by now.

>

> Keep up posted on your test results.

> Sandy

[Guest guest]

> Given the fact that they say for every one person that is diagnosed there

are nine out there that are not diagnosed. If this is true that would mean

of just the 6 I know of here...there would be 54 headed down the same road I

have been on for all these years.

> This is scary, given the fact that it is a blood borne disease and with

all the blood drives, etc.

Well, I was the first diagnosed in my county and within a short while more

than a dozen came along. When a Dr tells me that there is no Lyme here, I

ask then why do the Veterinarians treat/vaccinate for it? I will send the

Drs info off list. Blood drives, that is a bone of contention w/me, I gave

for over a decade and now we are pretty sure, that I was infected through it

all, but didnt know it. Dont even want to think if I made anyone sick,

breaks my heart.

[Guest guest]

> -You need to look at the IGENEx web site they are the state of art in

> lyme testing.

>

I agree, they are THE lab to use for TBDs. I had to pay for my recent

WB, my insurance had always paid, is it true that Igenex is having problems

w/ins now?

[Guest guest]

--- What type of problems is IGENEX having?

I had a hard time deciding on it or the Bowen and now I am so glad I

had the igenex done because I feel like I know without as much doubt

that I have lyme.

Sandy

In , " /Rodney " <rod@g...> wrote:

> > -You need to look at the IGENEx web site they are the state of

art in

> > lyme testing.

> >

>

>

> I agree, they are THE lab to use for TBDs. I had to pay for

my recent

> WB, my insurance had always paid, is it true that Igenex is having

problems

> w/ins now?

[Guest guest]

hey martin,

boy, you described EXACTLY what happened for me in the beginning

too... very validating... though i certainly wish it hadn't happened

lol!

take care all,

karen

>

> Hi Bill,

>

> Yep, My PA started on my left heel. Thought it was a running

injury until I

> couldn't shake it off.

> In my early years of PA, I could hardly walk because of it when it

went to

> the other heel too.

> I have had the jaw popping too. I went through a short period when

it was

> very painful but it didn't last too long before easing off. It

left me unable to

> open my mouth quite as far. (Right!!!!!! I heard you

all!.............Who

> said thats a good thing? lol) It still pops but doesn't lock.

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

> I believe my daughter was genetically predisposed to Autism and the

the HepB

> vaccine given at birth is what caused her to present with the

symptoms of

> autism.

This is an exact description of my son. He has a dx of " classic

Kanner's autism " . He now no longer qualifies as autistic, because of

chelation, anti-virals, and several supplements.

Here is page of Stories of Recovery. It includes my son's story, and

many others

http://www.danasview.net/recover.htm

Good luck.

Dana

[Guest guest]

Welcome, le!! My name is Marina. I live in Ohio, too. It has

been wonderful today, I spent soo much time outside!! You are in

the right place for support. This is a wonderful group to be a part

of. My doctor told me the same thing, about finding a support

group. Sounds like you are in the same boat as I am. I was

diagnosed when I was 32, I'm now 34 (almost 35). The Ra has

affected me in all the same areas as yours has. I hope things get

better for you. Take care.....Marina

>

>

> Hi! My name is le and I am new to this web site and to RA.

My

> Rheumatologist recommended I find a support group to talk to about

> learning to deal with a chronic illness. There are not any

meetings

> in my area, so here I am searching the net for others like me. I

am

> 30 years old and I was diagnosed with RA 5 months ago. I am taking

> methotrexate only right now but it is not working at all. My sed

rate

> is escalating and the pain is no better.She wants to add another

> medication next month if there is no change. I can't remember the

> name of it, but it is a drug that acts similarly to methotrexate.

I

> am a senior at Miami University-Ohio majoring in early childhood

> education and it is truly a battle to get out of bed right now. I

> think focusing on my education is keeping me going right now, and

my

> daughter who is 10. I find it hard to believe that I am having to

> deal with this as young as I am. Last week I recieved a permanent

> disability placard for my car, wow that was hard! But it made my

> commute to the campus easier today. The walking was killing me! I

> currently have RA in my hips, ankles, feet, knees (she thinks) and

my

> feet. I hope you all don't mind this long message, and I look

forward

> to talking with anyone who can relate and hearing helpful

information

> or about resources for learning how to cope. I am not coping very

> well right now, and my husband doesn't acknowledge that I am sick

and

> suffering. I think it is because it is something he can't see.

Hope

> to hear from you, and I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful

> weather, at least it is in Ohio! le

[Guest guest]

Hello, le

My name is Angie. I also live in Ohio. Where exactly do you live

I live in lin. I am 31 years old and have been diagnosed with

RA for about 9 months I am currently on methotrexate,

hydroxchoroquine, naproxen and prednisone for my RA I work in the

early childhood field I teach 2 1'2 to 3 year old kids Some days

are extremely hard to keep up with the kids I also have a sone who

will be 10 in June. Welcome to the group you have came to a great

place

From

Angie

>

>

> Hi! My name is le and I am new to this web site and to RA.

My

> Rheumatologist recommended I find a support group to talk to about

> learning to deal with a chronic illness. There are not any

meetings

> in my area, so here I am searching the net for others like me. I

am

> 30 years old and I was diagnosed with RA 5 months ago. I am taking

> methotrexate only right now but it is not working at all. My sed

rate

> is escalating and the pain is no better.She wants to add another

> medication next month if there is no change. I can't remember the

> name of it, but it is a drug that acts similarly to methotrexate.

I

> am a senior at Miami University-Ohio majoring in early childhood

> education and it is truly a battle to get out of bed right now. I

> think focusing on my education is keeping me going right now, and

my

> daughter who is 10. I find it hard to believe that I am having to

> deal with this as young as I am. Last week I recieved a permanent

> disability placard for my car, wow that was hard! But it made my

> commute to the campus easier today. The walking was killing me! I

> currently have RA in my hips, ankles, feet, knees (she thinks) and

my

> feet. I hope you all don't mind this long message, and I look

forward

> to talking with anyone who can relate and hearing helpful

information

> or about resources for learning how to cope. I am not coping very

> well right now, and my husband doesn't acknowledge that I am sick

and

> suffering. I think it is because it is something he can't see.

Hope

> to hear from you, and I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful

> weather, at least it is in Ohio! le

[Guest guest]

Hello le,

WELCOME!

I am Jen in Fl and I was just diagnoised a few weeks ago. Havent been to

the Specialist yet. I have found this group to be incrediably supportive and

knowledgable. I have only been in the group myself for 3weeks. I have learned

alot here. Hope you get to feeling better soon.

Jen in Fl

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le,

welcome to the group! I am so sorry that you are hurting. It's a lot

to take in when you're first diagnosed. I remember when I got my

handicapped placard- it felt like I was giving in to the disease on

some level, which didn't make any sense but I still felt that way. I

Do you think your hubby would maybe be interested in seeing what the

Arthritis Foundation website says about your disease? It's very

informative in my experience. Try to listen to your body, I know it

seems like it's speaking a foreign language right now. Rest when you

can. I know that's easy to say, but you have a pretty full plate even

for a healthy person- going to college and raising a family. Talk to

your doc about your pain level- does she know how severe it is? It

is so important that we communicate with our docs. I am fortunate

that mine encourages an open line between patient and doc. You are

still so young- my 27 year old daughter is in the process of being

tested- she is having extreme fatigue, joint pain everywhere she has

a joint...and she is normally wonder woman- 3 kids, stay at home mom,

a little dynamo- takes care of elderly neighbors, PTA president, avid

gardener and crafter.

Hang in there, try to stay positive, and know that we are all holding

good thoughts and wishes for pain free days. This is such a great

place for good information and for understanding hearts.

God bless

Jane

>

>

> Hi! My name is le and I am new to this web site and to RA. My

> Rheumatologist recommended I find a support group to talk to about

> learning to deal with a chronic illness. There are not any meetings

> in my area, so here I am searching the net for others like me. I am

> 30 years old and I was diagnosed with RA 5 months ago. I am taking

> methotrexate only right now but it is not working at all. My sed

rate

> is escalating and the pain is no better.She wants to add another

> medication next month if there is no change. I can't remember the

> name of it, but it is a drug that acts similarly to methotrexate. I

> am a senior at Miami University-Ohio majoring in early childhood

> education and it is truly a battle to get out of bed right now. I

> think focusing on my education is keeping me going right now, and

my

> daughter who is 10. I find it hard to believe that I am having to

> deal with this as young as I am. Last week I recieved a permanent

> disability placard for my car, wow that was hard! But it made my

> commute to the campus easier today. The walking was killing me! I

> currently have RA in my hips, ankles, feet, knees (she thinks) and

my

> feet. I hope you all don't mind this long message, and I look

forward

> to talking with anyone who can relate and hearing helpful

information

> or about resources for learning how to cope. I am not coping very

> well right now, and my husband doesn't acknowledge that I am sick

and

> suffering. I think it is because it is something he can't see. Hope

> to hear from you, and I hope everyone is enjoying the beautiful

> weather, at least it is in Ohio! le

[Guest guest]

Hello Bob and welcome

I have taken the interferon treatment with riboviran. The stories are usually worse than the reality. It is so individual what side effects one will have. I spoke to many at the time who worked through it and only had mild "flu like" symptoms. I was sick as a darn dog. I was also 59, well overweight and run down, so the sides were worse for me and the dosage of riboviran was higher than for someone skinny, younger and in better physical shape.

I got a little better after a couple of months, but had absolutely no energy and spent days on the couch. I would not want to minimize the effects, but there is simply no way to predict what YOUR sides will be. Sorry It can be quite rough and poopy! lol Or it can be relatively mild. Either way, you will survive and at the very least, be better off than before.

THe bipsy does not hurt, I mainly slept through it. One is anesthitized and then you will have to lie on your stomach for a few hours so your liver gets past the danger bleeding. I just laid there and slept til time to go home. Not a bad procedure at all.

Fatigue and depression are definitely there, I have had depression all my life and taken one kind or another anti depression meds since they came into use in the 90's, it got worse during treatment, but my husband talked me up out of it and TRIED to be patient with me. If you have an understanding dr. he/she will give you meds for all the symptoms that get worse.

Good luck and Hangeth in there, Sharon on WA

Hi all. I just found out last week that I have hcv. I thought that I had hep b in 1978, but apparently it was hep c all this time. Was supposed to have had knee surgery and when pre-op blood work was done my liver enzymes were sky high. Have since stopped drinking alcohol and enzyme levels are coming down. My blood work last friday said that my viral load was 241,000. Not too bad. Am having biopsy done on friday morning. Some fprm of treatment after that I am sure. Anyone have anything to tell me about what to expect with biopsy procedure & treatment options. I work shift work have read a lot of horror stories about interferon. I have to be able to work my shifts. Need info on things that will help battle fatigue & depression since they seem to be the most prevelent. Am scared to death, but want to get well.Bob

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob, wecome to the group. For me the biopsy was a breeze, no pain during or afterwards "but I was dopped up". Side affects from treetment very from one person to another. For my self, I did very little outside of my job & drank lots of water. t least a gallon a day. Water lessens the side affects. A lot of us got through treetment Ok & others the side affects were to hard. I always tell others to give treetent a try. If you can't handle the sides, you can always stop. I hope this helps. Terrybob <rfiller@...> wrote:

Hi all. I just found out last week that I have hcv. I thought that I had hep b in 1978, but apparently it was hep c all this time. Was supposed to have had knee surgery and when pre-op blood work was done my liver enzymes were sky high. Have since stopped drinking alcohol and enzyme levels are coming down. My blood work last friday said that my viral load was 241,000. Not too bad. Am having biopsy done on friday morning. Some fprm of treatment after that I am sure. Anyone have anything to tell me about what to expect with biopsy procedure & treatment options. I work shift work have read a lot of horror stories about interferon. I have to be able to work my shifts. Need info on things that will help battle fatigue & depression since they seem to be the most prevelent. Am scared to death, but want to get

well.Bob__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave me

Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't have any

trouble afterwards except laying on my side for a

couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book.

The treatment is pretty tough but some people do

real well. The MOST important thing is water. The more

you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1 ounce

per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least.

Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I didn't have

problems with depression but I was already on prozac.

And having a good support system is important.

Sorry we had to meet under these circumstances but

welcome to the group.

Sharon

--- bob <rfiller@...> wrote:

>

> Hi all. I just found out last week that I have hcv.

> I thought that I

> had hep b in 1978, but apparently it was hep c all

> this time. Was

> supposed to have had knee surgery and when pre-op

> blood work was done

> my liver enzymes were sky high. Have since stopped

> drinking alcohol and

> enzyme levels are coming down. My blood work last

> friday said that my

> viral load was 241,000. Not too bad. Am having

> biopsy done on friday

> morning. Some fprm of treatment after that I am

> sure. Anyone have

> anything to tell me about what to expect with biopsy

> procedure &

> treatment options. I work shift work have read a lot

> of horror stories

> about interferon. I have to be able to work my

> shifts. Need info on

> things that will help battle fatigue & depression

> since they seem to be

> the most prevelent. Am scared to death, but want to

> get well.

>

> Bob

>

>

>

>

__________________________________________________

[Guest guest]

Ok no fair. I had no anesthesia for the biopsy

Rhonda

Re: [ ] new member

>

> Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave me

> Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't have any

> trouble afterwards except laying on my side for a

> couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book.

> The treatment is pretty tough but some people do

> real well. The MOST important thing is water. The more

> you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1 ounce

> per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least.

> Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I didn't have

> problems with depression but I was already on prozac.

> And having a good support system is important.

> Sorry we had to meet under these circumstances but

> welcome to the group.

> Sharon

>

> --- bob <rfiller@...> wrote:

> >

> > Hi all. I just found out last week that I have hcv.

> > I thought that I

> > had hep b in 1978, but apparently it was hep c all

> > this time. Was

> > supposed to have had knee surgery and when pre-op

> > blood work was done

> > my liver enzymes were sky high. Have since stopped

> > drinking alcohol and

> > enzyme levels are coming down. My blood work last

> > friday said that my

> > viral load was 241,000. Not too bad. Am having

> > biopsy done on friday

> > morning. Some fprm of treatment after that I am

> > sure. Anyone have

> > anything to tell me about what to expect with biopsy

> > procedure &

> > treatment options. I work shift work have read a lot

> > of horror stories

> > about interferon. I have to be able to work my

> > shifts. Need info on

> > things that will help battle fatigue & depression

> > since they seem to be

> > the most prevelent. Am scared to death, but want to

> > get well.

> >

> > Bob

> >

> >

> >

> >

>

> __________________________________________________

>

[Guest guest]

A lot of people don't but I had a really wonderful dr.

and I didn't even have to ask.

Sharon

--- rhudson <rhondahudson@...> wrote:

> Ok no fair. I had no anesthesia for the biopsy

> Rhonda

> Re: [ ] new member

>

>

> >

> > Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave me

> > Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't have

> any

> > trouble afterwards except laying on my side for a

> > couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book.

> > The treatment is pretty tough but some people do

> > real well. The MOST important thing is water. The

> more

> > you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1

> ounce

> > per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least.

> > Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I didn't

> have

> > problems with depression but I was already on

> prozac.

> > And having a good support system is important.

> > Sorry we had to meet under these circumstances

> but

> > welcome to the group.

> > Sharon

> >

> > --- bob <rfiller@...> wrote:

> > >

> > > Hi all. I just found out last week that I have

> hcv.

> > > I thought that I

> > > had hep b in 1978, but apparently it was hep c

> all

> > > this time. Was

> > > supposed to have had knee surgery and when

> pre-op

> > > blood work was done

> > > my liver enzymes were sky high. Have since

> stopped

> > > drinking alcohol and

> > > enzyme levels are coming down. My blood work

> last

> > > friday said that my

> > > viral load was 241,000. Not too bad. Am having

> > > biopsy done on friday

> > > morning. Some fprm of treatment after that I am

> > > sure. Anyone have

> > > anything to tell me about what to expect with

> biopsy

> > > procedure &

> > > treatment options. I work shift work have read a

> lot

> > > of horror stories

> > > about interferon. I have to be able to work my

> > > shifts. Need info on

> > > things that will help battle fatigue &

> depression

> > > since they seem to be

> > > the most prevelent. Am scared to death, but want

> to

> > > get well.

> > >

> > > Bob

> > >

> > >

> > >

> > >

> >

> > __________________________________________________

> >

[Guest guest]

OUCH!!!!!!! Why no anesthetic? Sharon in WA

Ok no fair. I had no anesthesia for the biopsy :(Rhonda> > Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave me> Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't have any> trouble afterwards except laying on my side for a> couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book.> The treatment is pretty tough but some people do> real well. The MOST important thing is water. The more> you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1 ounce> per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least.> Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I didn't have> problems with depression but I was already on prozac.> And having a good support system is important.> Sorry we had to meet under these circumstances but> welcome to the group.> Sharon>

[Guest guest]

To torture the patients?

And four [4] hours laying on my right side. The nurses kept asking me if I

wanted something to eat - yeah right. Eating while laying on your right

side? I don't think so- lol

Rhonda

Re: [ ] new member

OUCH!!!!!!! Why no anesthetic? Sharon in WA

Ok no fair. I had no anesthesia for the biopsy

Rhonda

>

> Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave me

> Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't have any

> trouble afterwards except laying on my side for a

> couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book.

> The treatment is pretty tough but some people do

> real well. The MOST important thing is water. The more

> you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1 ounce

> per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least.

> Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I didn't have

> problems with depression but I was already on prozac.

> And having a good support system is important.

> Sorry we had to meet under these circumstances but

> welcome to the group.

> Sharon

>

[Guest guest]

I was just too dopey. Slept through all of it. My dh sat beside me, I felt guilty not talking to him, but just slept. Sharon in WA

Re: [ ] new memberOUCH!!!!!!! Why no anesthetic? Sharon in WA Ok no fair. I had no anesthesia for the biopsy Rhonda > > Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave me > Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't have any > trouble afterwards except laying on my side for a > couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book. > The treatment is pretty tough but some people do > real well. The MOST important thing is water. The more > you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1 ounce > per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least. > Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I didn't have > problems with depression but I was already on prozac. > And having a good support system is important. > Sorry we had to meet under these circumstances but > welcome to the group. > Sharon >

[Guest guest]

Hubby took the day off from work to watch the boys and I insisted they all

go home. I was worried they would be upset about my going to the hospital

even for so short a time.

I needn't have worried though as they were more interested in the wheelchair

I was wheeled out in then anything else. lol

Rhonda

Re: [ ] new member

OUCH!!!!!!! Why no anesthetic? Sharon in WA

Ok no fair. I had no anesthesia for the biopsy

Rhonda

>

> Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave me

> Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't have any

> trouble afterwards except laying on my side for a

> couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book.

> The treatment is pretty tough but some people do

> real well. The MOST important thing is water. The more

> you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1 ounce

> per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least.

> Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I didn't have

> problems with depression but I was already on prozac.

> And having a good support system is important.

> Sorry we had to meet under these circumstances but

> welcome to the group.

> Sharon

>

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[Guest guest]

yes thank goodness!

Rhonda

Re: [ ] new member

That's kids for you! lol SHaron in WA

Hubby took the day off from work to watch the boys and I insisted they all

go home. I was worried they would be upset about my going to the hospital

even for so short a time.

I needn't have worried though as they were more interested in the

wheelchair

I was wheeled out in then anything else. lol

Rhonda

[Guest guest]

That's kids for you! lol SHaron in WA

Hubby took the day off from work to watch the boys and I insisted they allgo home. I was worried they would be upset about my going to the hospitaleven for so short a time.I needn't have worried though as they were more interested in the wheelchairI was wheeled out in then anything else. lolRhonda

[Guest guest]

It gives them something to laugh about later.

(Watching people eat on their side that is.)

Sharon

--- rhudson <rhondahudson@...> wrote:

> To torture the patients?

> And four [4] hours laying on my right side. The

> nurses kept asking me if I

> wanted something to eat - yeah right. Eating while

> laying on your right

> side? I don't think so- lol

> Rhonda

> Re: [ ] new member

>

>

> OUCH!!!!!!! Why no anesthetic? Sharon in WA

>

> Ok no fair. I had no anesthesia for the biopsy

> Rhonda

>

> >

> > Hi Bob, the biopsy wasn't too bad but they gave

> me

> > Versid and I don't remember a thing. I didn't

> have any

> > trouble afterwards except laying on my side for

> a

> > couple of hours. I wish I'd brought a book.

> > The treatment is pretty tough but some people

> do

> > real well. The MOST important thing is water.

> The more

> > you drink the better you'll do. I'm talking 1

> ounce

> > per 2 pounds body weight every day. at least.

> > Antidepressants are usually a good idea. I

> didn't have

> > problems with depression but I was already on

> prozac.

> > And having a good support system is important.

> > Sorry we had to meet under these

> circumstances but

> > welcome to the group.

> > Sharon

> >

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Dear :

Welcome to the group!

Your Total Testosterone level puts you in the range of " normal " for

a man over a hundred years old. Check out your range here:

http://www.natural-hrt.com/andropause04.html -- Congratulations!

Most of us here began the same way or worse, my Total T level was

much worse than yours. Now I'm back up in the 1200 range and I feel

great.

Print out and take the AACE Hypogonadism Guidelines.pdf with you to

your doctor when you go see her on May 5th, you can find it in the

group " Files " area. Hopefully, your doctor will be receptive to

your ED (many are not), and will put you on the road back to where

you belong.

Read through the posts here, you will find a world of good

information.

Again welcome aboard my friend. I look forward to hearing from you.

Best Regards,

Gene

>

>

> Hi everyone.

>

> I've just gotten my first results from hormone testing. Can any of

> you with knowledge on this subject tell me where I'm at and what

(if

> anything) I should being up with my Doctor when I see her on the

5th

> of May

>

> % Free Testosterone 3.3 2.0 4.0 %

> TESTOSTERONE, TOTAL 313 241 827 ng/dL

> Free Testosterone 10.3 8 30 ng/dL

>

> Thank you!

>

>