Posted by jay on May 13, 2002, at 5:59:19
In reply to Re: Accutane effects ??? » adamie, posted by JohnX2 on May 12, 2002, at 15:51:40
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> Wow , I don't know how it works in Canada, but in the US even the general practictioners will do a basic screening to test for things like hypothyroid (a common underlying cause of depression symptoms).
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> I would get a thorough physical exam. Also maybe you can look into seeing an endocrinolist.
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> Printing out the information and correlating it to
> your symptoms is good ammunition to get the doctors to to take you seriously. An endocrinologist does this for a living (looking at the things state in the abstract, insulin levels, hypothryoid etc). If you see an endocrinologist you are much less likely to get push back as they get paid to look at these things.
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> I reiterate that I'm not very knowledgable in this area. It just seems logical to look at how the Accutane may have affected your body. And if it has may be best to treat those specific symptoms to improve your overall health and well-being.
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> Hope this helps,
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>Adamie, I live in Canada, and you should have a regular annual physical. (I do.) You get all the same tests and and quality care, except we don't have to pay for it. :P (It's public, through taxes of course...sorry American friends.)
Don't you have a family doctor besides your psychiatrist? Well, find one in the phone book and take one. It will only take a few days to a week at most. Ask for a physical, and for those tests JohnX2 mentioned. Tell him/her of your situation re Acutane.
Good luck...let us know how you make out..
Jay
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