Guest guest Posted February 13, 2005 Report Share Posted February 13, 2005 Jamy, Yep, 6 pints of blood...that should qualify! Sounds like you have a 'story'!(There are some real medical horror stories on that group, wow.) Do go there and tell Sandi that Ritzy sent you! :-D That group really saved my life. Keep in touch, love, Ritz ---<-<-@ " JAMY " wrote: > gee, would having to get 6 pints of blood qualify? I will check out the group. Thanks! > ----- Original Message ----- > From: ritz_7 > > > Hi Jamy, > Yes, re: Sheehan's, I wonder if it's as rare as supposed. > In Sheehan's we are hypopituitary which causes us to be hypothyroid, hypoadrenal, low GH, low immune system [basically just plain 'hypo'-Everything it seems]...except of course high lipids, ugh.> > There is a wonderfully supportive & informative group online > too (hypopit ) led by Sandi B. who's a most helpful > gal. If you'd like to email either me or Sandi at that site and try to seek more info there is a LOT out there! > > Sheehan's is only distinct from other forms of hypopit in that it was triggered by some sort of trauma in giving birth, usually blood-loss > which caused death to the Pituitary, so of course it's a women's only > group :-) > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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