Posted by Phillipa on May 10, 2006, at 20:02:31
In reply to Re: anxiety and adrenal function » blueberry, posted by Racer on May 10, 2006, at 17:37:37
Racer when you feel better you can do both with a referral to an endocrinologist. And yes you do need the full thyroid panel and the autoimmune antibodies. That's how I found out I have Hassimotos thyroiditis an autoimmune form of it. And that is why my ANA is always high. And once years ago I had that adreanal test done as my Mother died of Addisons disease adrenal function. At the time my test was fine but I feel I need it again. And if you need a mammogram yearly and a colonoscopy and get yelled at or chastised for not having them done tell them you didn't want to come off as being a hypochondriac. We have to be advocates for our health care. And to tell you the truth I could care less what the doc thinks I am. Since I've been in Charlotte where the medical care is good not the pdocs. I've had a colonoscopy, MRI of brain, neck and cervical vertebrae. Also a full cardiac work up including an angiogram. And my lymes titer since it is still positive referred to a rheumatologist. Next is the adrenal function test. I've already found the best in the area. And I'm calling him myself. And last time I saw my GP was after breaking my elbow and they said to see him within a week. He said why are you here. I said following directions. Oh and after the spinal MRI's was sent to a neurosurgeon. Having nerve conduction tests done on my arm. My neurologist said if I were in a car accident I could become paralyzed. Not so said the neurosurgeon. So if I'm been a bit testy on the board it's all this stuff and I call it stuff cause the healthiest people I met when working were the ones who never went to a doctor. Now with insurance being the way it is and my age I am getting tested for everything that could impact my mental health. Love Phillipa ps get the test and don't feel guilty you deserve them.
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