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(Message started by: Sylvan on Nov 27^th, 2004, 5:54pm)

Title: Blood Work Results
Post by Sylvan on Nov 27^th, 2004, 5:54pm

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.

Title: Re: Blood Work Results
Post by nani on Nov 27^th, 2004, 6:07pm

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... [smiley=hug.gif]

Title: Re: Blood Work Results
Post by unsolved1 on Nov 27^th, 2004, 6:16pm

Never alone

Unsolved

Title: Re: Blood Work Results
Post by Sylvan on Nov 27^th, 2004, 6:29pm

on 11/27/04 at 18:07:59, nani wrote:

Hopefully your doc will get a clue and get on that referral...Hang in there... [smiley=hug.gif]

If he doesn't - i will be starting the agonizing process of changing PCP's through an HMO [smiley=ohjez.gif]

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 :'(

Title: Re: Blood Work Results
Post by BillyJ. on Nov 27^th, 2004, 6:57pm

look here http://www.achenet.org/physicians/

Title: Re: Blood Work Results
Post by Sylvan on Nov 28^th, 2004, 11:59pm

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

Title: Re: Blood Work Results
Post by Connie on Nov 29^th, 2004, 8:38pm

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

Title: Re: Blood Work Results
Post by Sylvan on Nov 29^th, 2004, 10:16pm

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