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Posted by nolagirl on October 12, 2005, at 19:11:15
Hi Guys,
I have the opportunity to go to an endocrinologist. I am a Katrina evacuee and the state that I am staying in temporarily has provided me with medicaid for 2 months. Since I haven't had health insurance for many years now, I would like to have endo tests run. I have been diagnosed over the years as depressive, add and bi-polar but have not really benifitted from the various meds ( prozac, effexor, welbutrin, strattera, depakote, lamictal etc...). For the past few years I have been primarily anhedonic. No drive, ambition, libido, focus, pleasurable interests and the pdocs say " this all sounds like depression " and keep prescribing ad's that don't work. Can anyone suggest what tests might be good to have run. I would like to use this medicaid time wisely. I am female, 45, normal weight. Any info would be greatly appreciated. I would never have even thought about going to an endo if it wasn't for the wealth of info I have found on this site. I had thrown in the towel and just thought it was me that meds didn't work.
Thanks,
Nolagirl
Posted by xjs7 on October 12, 2005, at 21:41:47
In reply to Endo Tests?, posted by nolagirl on October 12, 2005, at 19:11:15
Usually you go to a primary care physician and he or she refers you if there is suspicion of an endocrinological disorder. I would recommend going to a PCP and getting checked out. If he or she feels there is a problem you will get a referral. If you just go to an endocrinologist the doctor may feel there is nothing that needs testing. The referral is essential.
Posted by nolagirl on October 12, 2005, at 22:21:12
In reply to Re: Endo Tests?, posted by xjs7 on October 12, 2005, at 21:41:47
Several of my family members are his patients. I believe that he will take me seriously. I would just like an idea, before seeing him, of what are standard endo tests for psych symptoms. Obviously thyroid but I have tested normal for that in the past. Am wondering what others to look for and suggest.Thanks
> Usually you go to a primary care physician and he or she refers you if there is suspicion of an endocrinological disorder. I would recommend going to a PCP and getting checked out. If he or she feels there is a problem you will get a referral. If you just go to an endocrinologist the doctor may feel there is nothing that needs testing. The referral is essential.
Posted by 4wd on October 16, 2005, at 22:56:02
In reply to Re: Endo Tests?, posted by nolagirl on October 12, 2005, at 22:21:12
> Several of my family members are his patients. I believe that he will take me seriously. I would just like an idea, before seeing him, of what are standard endo tests for psych symptoms. Obviously thyroid but I have tested normal for that in the past. Am wondering what others to look for and suggest.Thanks
I would ask for 24 hour urinary free cortisol for sure. Also my endo did metanephrines. I can't remember what else. I would just tell him your symptoms and let him decide. Do you have anxiety?
Marsha
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> > Usually you go to a primary care physician and he or she refers you if there is suspicion of an endocrinological disorder. I would recommend going to a PCP and getting checked out. If he or she feels there is a problem you will get a referral. If you just go to an endocrinologist the doctor may feel there is nothing that needs testing. The referral is essential.
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