Re: What does an endrocrinologist do?

April 8, 2004

, An Endocrinologist studies the glands and hormones in the body. Growth

hormones, the thyroid for metabolism, adrenal glands, All the glands and the

hormones they produce. Dylan saw one, one time. I'm guessing with Lindsey they

are looking at the thyroid, for a starting point. Perhaps the pancreas enzymes

too. Cindylouwho

What does an endrocrinologist do?

I took back to her GP today. She is going to review her xrays and

talk with the radiologist.

has lost about 11 pounds. That's not good cause she only weighs 100

now. She's 5' 7 " tall.

She's always been tall and thin.

She eats like a horse. I suppose she hasn't been eating as much lately casue

she's been sick. But, that's an awful lot of weight to loose.

Anyway, she said she will review the xrays, and find out if they show

anything.

And, she may send her for a bone scan or an MRI.

She also said she may send her to an oncologist or an endrocrinologist. We

will wait for her phone call back.

didn't seems worried about that. Thank goodness. But I am.

I don't know what an endrocrinologist does. I don't even know if I'm spelling

it right.

Does it have anything to do with metabolism? For some reason, I'm thinking I

heard that somewhere.

That's interesting, because is so thin, and eats so much. And, she

gets low blood sugar all the time. Maybe there could be something wrong with

her metabolism/? Could that make you sick with other things?

I'm wondering if she can't absorb the nutrients she needs, or something like

that.

I mean, she eats a LOT. One friend's dad joked when taking out for

dinner with his family, that they would stop and pick up a cow for 's

dinner.

She actually earned $20.00 last summer for eating the most steak at our family

reunion. Beating out all her cousins, aunts and uncles. And, she has 4 boy

cousins who are between 17 and 22 - and they eat a lot.

So, I am just so frustrated, and worried.

There is definetly something going on with her ribs. The dr had a confused

look on her face. jumps when you touch it, and there is a definite

swelling or lump on the bone.

The xray didn't show anything - even with the soft tissue - from the

radiologist report.

Anyway, now I'm worried. Well, more worried than usual.

April 8, 2004

She also said she may send her to an oncologist or an

endrocrinologist...I don't know what an endrocrinologist does...Does

it have anything to do with metabolism?

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Good guess. They work with the endorcine system, as in glands and

hormones. And yes, it would have to do with metabolism, among other

things.

April 8, 2004

I don't know what an endrocrinologist does. I don't even know if I'm

spelling it right.

Does it have anything to do with metabolism? For some reason, I'm thinking

I heard that somewhere.

Hi ,

An endrocronologist looks at all the hormones in the body, and hormones

regulate most everything our bodies do I think! Yes, I do believe it has

something to do with metabolism. Mainly, it regulates the pituitary gland,

and that's really what does all the regulating I think! I hope this helps!

Love Lana

April 8, 2004

I don't know what an endrocrinologist does. I don't even know if I'm

spelling it right.

Does it have anything to do with metabolism? For some reason, I'm thinking

I heard that somewhere.

Hi ,

An endrocronologist looks at all the hormones in the body, and hormones

regulate most everything our bodies do I think! Yes, I do believe it has

something to do with metabolism. Mainly, it regulates the pituitary gland,

and that's really what does all the regulating I think! I hope this helps!

Love Lana

April 9, 2004

Oh--------

Why did you have to mention the pancreas? That's a scary one.

Hope the dr calls today.

See, even though Dr Byers said doesn't have EDS, there is no way anyone

can tell me SOMETHING isn't wrong.

I don't believe him for a second.

He said she doesn't have it cause she's not really hypermobile. Well, with all

the other things she's got going on, and with the things going on with me,

and - well, Something isn't right.

It's just too wierd.

April 9, 2004

Oh--------

Why did you have to mention the pancreas? That's a scary one.

Hope the dr calls today.

See, even though Dr Byers said doesn't have EDS, there is no way anyone

can tell me SOMETHING isn't wrong.

I don't believe him for a second.

He said she doesn't have it cause she's not really hypermobile. Well, with all

the other things she's got going on, and with the things going on with me,

and - well, Something isn't right.

It's just too wierd.

April 9, 2004

Oh--------

Why did you have to mention the pancreas? That's a scary one.

Hope the dr calls today.

See, even though Dr Byers said doesn't have EDS, there is no way anyone

can tell me SOMETHING isn't wrong.

I don't believe him for a second.

He said she doesn't have it cause she's not really hypermobile. Well, with all

the other things she's got going on, and with the things going on with me,

and - well, Something isn't right.

It's just too wierd.

April 9, 2004

I know.

I'm thinking maybe there is a problem with her absorbing food. She eats so

much, is so thin, and is now loosing weight, and she breaks her ribs from

sneezing? That's sort of sounds like she's not absorbing nutrients.

I know there is a name for that. Do you know what it is?

April 12, 2004

I thought diabetes caused a person to gain weight - ?