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Sylvan
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Blood Work Results
« on: Nov 27th, 2004, 5:54pm » |
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Well - the good news is that my bloodwork came back with just about everything well within normal ranges. The only things that were *slightly* off were WBC (white blood count) which was 0.4 above the normal range and MPV (mean platalet volume) which was 0.1 below the normal range.
Doctor says neither of those #'s is significantly out of range.
Bad news is the bananas seem not to be a cure-all. The tests were done before i started the banana regimen and my potassium was normal. Can also rule out CO2, sodium, and glucose, renal, liver, thyroid etc as problems.
EKG scheduled for monday. Hopefully my *wonderful* Dr will A. RX the verapamil and/or B. refer me to a decent neurologist.
Just for giggles last night - i rode one out without trying any of the OTC remedies or the midrin or tylenol/codine.
Not surprised - the HA lasted about the same amount of time as when i've swallowed my whole medicing cabinet. About 45 minutes rocking with an ice pack (and a very curious cat who kept trying to head-but me under the chin)
Sylvan
PS - in case i haven't mentioned it enough - thank you all for being here and being supportive - this is a very scary time and knowing that i'm not alone in this is very helpful.
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Re: Blood Work Results
« Reply #1 on: Nov 27th, 2004, 6:07pm » |
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So far ...so good(?) It's nice to rule out some things...I hope you get some real CH help soon. A good neurologist is a must. Hopefully your doc will get a clue and get on that referral...Hang in there... 
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Re: Blood Work Results
« Reply #3 on: Nov 27th, 2004, 6:29pm » |
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on Nov 27th, 2004, 6:07pm, nani wrote:| Hopefully your doc will get a clue and get on that referral...Hang in there... |
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If he doesn't - i will be starting the agonizing process of changing PCP's through an HMO 
Anyone know a good neuro in northern NJ? There were none listed at OUCH and the only one i know doesn't take my insurance anymore 
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Re: Blood Work Results
« Reply #5 on: Nov 28th, 2004, 11:59pm » |
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Thanks Billy J - unfortunately - no luck there either.
I've printed out a list of all of the neuro's in the area and i'm going to ask the opinion of the one Dr at my PCP's office who's opinion i value. Unfortunately - she's moving to Va next month - so i will be seeking a new PCP at that time as well.
There are a couple that were educated at Yeshiva which is supposed to be a very good medical school - i may choose one of them for starters.
The other option is to just go to the one my OB-Gyn recommended. She is one of the best - but will be costly.
Isn't it amazing that my PCP is dicking around and my OB-Gyn took one look at me - listened to my syptoms and said - you need a neurologist - go see this one - and gave me her #.
Sylvan
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Re: Blood Work Results
« Reply #6 on: Nov 29th, 2004, 8:38pm » |
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Hi Sylvan,
Don't know of any in northern NJ but we go to one in Bricktown, NJ. At least he has a clue about CH's and getting the med's and O2 has never been a problem.
He even sent us to a specialist in NYC to get a second opinion.
If you want either one of their names and more details, email me and I will be glad to help.
Connie
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Re: Blood Work Results
« Reply #7 on: Nov 29th, 2004, 10:16pm » |
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Thanks Connie.
Bricktown is pretty far. I'm up by Vernon - near the upstate NY border.
My PCP did finally give me a referral to someone in Ridgewood. I'll be calling tomorrow to make the appt.
Thanks for the offer though.
Sylvan
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