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Post by Karen on Apr 16, 2010 22:44:04 GMT -5
Wow, she really DID test everything!
Bioidentical progesterone is something you may want to look into (under your docs care, of course). It's available in creams, shots, suppositories, and I think pill. There's a lot of research that suggests our hormones can be out of balance (with endo, specifically have estrogen dominance), and some women find that supplementing with natural progesterone keeps the estrogen in check, that it balances it out. Might be something to read up on before your next visit. There are online tests that can give you an idea of any deficiencies/dominant hormones.
Yup, my friend is from the Green Bay area... I've heard there's more of a vit D deficiency in this area due to the winters. Damn, why do I still live here??
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Post by hellsbells on Apr 17, 2010 4:01:20 GMT -5
If anyone has issues with vitamin D, do you get calcium levels checked too? I would say they need to be checked.
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Post by JC on Apr 17, 2010 20:42:29 GMT -5
This is all so interesting. I've always wanted to go to an endocrinologist. I think what is keeping me back from it is not having a car. Getting to doctor appointments is a huge PAIN IN THE A$$!!
If your vitamin D levels come up with the treatments, then it was just a simple fact that you weren't getting enough in your diet then? I guess that makes sense to choose that course of action first before they start looking for a cause. I really hope it makes you feel better!
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Post by lizzylou on Apr 18, 2010 9:55:01 GMT -5
Jenaya, she said either my body isn't storing it at all, or it's not storing it like it should. So i will have to take some for the rest of my life on a daily (or once a week) basis.
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Post by JC on Apr 18, 2010 11:01:10 GMT -5
Sorry, I saw that you explained that earlier. I'm not quite myself lately. Didn't mean to miss that.
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