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Carl_D
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Back from my GP appointment. They took vial after vial of blood for more testing. He wants to see if I have a metabolic problem that could be causing alot of the muscular pain and spasms. The results from my last round of tests revealed that my Testosterone level is way too low. Normal levels run in the 350 range count, but mine is down to 67 count. Running more tests to see what is causing that. So, I am back on the Testim HRT. Apparently it could be causing the fatigue and muscle weakness. He told me that the Amitriptyline and Flexeril should help the Fibromyalgia, and wants to see me next month, as there is a new drug coming out on the market he wants to try with me. For the insomnia, he added Seroquel to my night meds. It is supposed to work with Melatonin levels, if I understood him right. Been awake since Monday, so the noggin is a little bit foggin. Still in alot of pain, and my right calve has that charley horse feeling again. I came home and took some Tramadol and Flexeril and laid down, only to get back up about 20 minutes later to fight the beast. Feeling really weak today too, which I am guessing is from lack of sleep, and now catching a cold on top of it all. Grrrrrrrr. Still not sure what is causing the loss of appetite, but have lost a bit of weight since returning from Nashville.
He told me to try and get into the neuro's office as soon as possible. So, tomorrow I will be at my brothers again, trying to reach the neuro. If I can't get in, I'll just start calling every Neuro in the fricken book.
There has to be at least one who knows what they are doing - at least I hope.
I told him about NashCon, and explained the C.H.A.T.S. program to him. I am also going to be keeping a daily journal chronicling the CH's, Fibro and insomnia. That way I can take that into his office the next visit and he can see what exactly is going on.
Also, I got my glasses finally a couple of weeks ago. I was hoping that maybe some of my daily headache was attributed to eye strain, but there has been no difference since I have been wearing them (except now I can see clearly, and am amazed at the distance I can see now. I go back September 13th, and hope to see the neuro very soon as well. That's all the info I have right now. I got the answer to some of my questions, but now have even more questions.
Peace,
Carl D
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #1 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 1:56pm » |
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God man!!!!! See my just now post to the Guest Book. I too went through all that testing!!! Year after year. No help. Been headache free for 3 years now. See my post
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #2 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 1:58pm » |
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DD You are in the wrong place..Go elsewhere
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #3 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 2:13pm » |
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on Aug 12th, 2004, 1:56pm, DDirlam wrote:| God man!!!!! See my just now post to the Guest Book. I too went through all that testing!!! Year after year. No help. Been headache free for 3 years now. See my post |
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Mkay. Do you also suffer with Fibromyalgia or MS? How about TMJ? Are you telling me that all I need is 3 antibiotics and I can finally cure cancer?
Where have you been while the professional scientists have studied endlessly to find the cause for clusters? Apparently you have all of the answers.
Sorry if this post offends you, but you offended me first.
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #4 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 3:27pm » |
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Hey Carl,
Sorry to hear you're under the weather. take it easy. Vibes are headed your way. I hope you get some sleep soon.
Cheers,
April
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #5 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 3:36pm » |
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Truck loads of vibes for ya Carl. Hang in there!
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #6 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 3:54pm » |
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Hey there hun. Ask more questions and make them find you answers.
That cd is on its way to you. I hope it at least makes you feel better for a little bit.
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #7 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 3:59pm » |
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Wishin' ya pain free days Carl.
Doesn't the Flexeril make you groggy and weak??
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #8 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 4:11pm » |
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Damn Carl, it just seems like the ones that need a break the most are the last ones to get one! My wife has the fibro, too. She finds it hard to find a doctor who will treat her for it, sort of like CH I guess.
Sorry you're getting hit hard again. How are you sittin' on abortives? Got enough trex?
I'd be willing to bet you'll get some sleep now that you've got a script for Seroquel. My wife was taking that for a while. I tried it once. I only took half a pill and man, that stuff really knocks you out! It was too strong for me! With your insomnia, it'll probably be just what you need(hopefully).
Hope you get to feeling better real soon! PM or call me if you need anything.
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Get those testosterone levels back up or we might have to start calling you Carlene! 
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #9 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 4:15pm » |
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on Aug 12th, 2004, 1:48pm, Carl_D wrote:revealed that my Testosterone level is way too low.
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I can help with that Carl Honestly now....Vibes to ya and keep pushin forward buddy!!!! Luke
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« Reply #10 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 5:01pm » |
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Hang in there, man.
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Re: Test results from the Doc today
« Reply #11 on: Aug 12th, 2004, 8:54pm » |
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Boy, you're about as fucked up as a football bat.
Hang in there and keep us posted. Stay on their asses about your treatment.
Just ignore Dilhole. He's liable to sick them mimes on ya. 
Vibes and prayers coming at ya!
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