Posted by Marc Boucher on November 24, 2005, at 20:28:19
In reply to Not meaning to be rude but.......... » Marc Boucher, posted by teejay on November 24, 2005, at 19:04:48
> why on earth go to see a world renowned specialist and then fling out the window most of what he recommends?
**I totally get your draft Teejay, but I'm not totally throwing out the window most of what he recommends--it looks and sounds like this but it ain't so. A friend of mine told me the same you did by the way. You could probably better understand what I'm telling you, IF you'd met with Braverman--I know the guy is very knowledgeable, BUT like many doctors, he sometimes fail to explain why he does this or that, and I prefer being given a brief explanation for whatever someone suggest me to take--you should understand that part even if you haven't met with the guy. See for instance, I've complained to Dr. Braverman that my sex drive was very very low and at times inexistant, so much so that he ordered an endocrinology panel to be done, and guess what ?? My LH, and FSH are at the lowest end of the range. I'm still awaiting more hormone test result namely : SHBG, TT, FT, DHEA-S. No wonder my sex drive has been low for a long time now. But you see, had I not pushed or insisted on having further testing, I wouldn't be there. Don't get me wrong, if I went to see Dr. Braverman it's cause I've known about him quite a bit, and trust the guy more than you may think. I'm still very much happy I met with him and continue to have follow-ups with him, it's just that I have to undertand the basis for what he prescribes to me, and so far i've read upon those supplements and drugs, and they all make perfect sense, aside from the DHEA. My DHEA level is already elevated, so he'll prolly take me off of it. Plus Follow-ups are a minimum of 150 usd, and I live in Canada, so it means cad to me, thus more money, and money doesn't grow on trees.**
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> In my opinion you should only start tinkering with the med regime IF you try it for a while and it seems not to be working, and even then I'd discuss it with Dr Bravermann.**I can't argue with that, as it makes sense. **
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> Most of us could only DREAM of consultations with such experts yet you seem to treat his knowledge with a distinct lack of respect.**I wouldn't go that far, please don't jump to any conclusions, before you have all the facts, plus you know nothing about me, so let's take it one step at a time. I don't mind discussing my health issues, and when I can I'm happy to help out, and that's as honest as can be here, BUT I don't wish to be told off so to speak--that is not what I registered to that forum for. Let's keep things peaceful. One more thing you should take into account is, I posted the protocol Dr. Braverman gave me, which may provide you with interesting supplements for dysthymia--ADHD. I understand that my case isn't someome else's, but nonetheless it could prove to be helpful--I didn't mind sharing his protocol although I paid a lot to get it, as i thought to myself that could help others, so again please, I'd appreciate that you take it easy--again i come in peace and I'm not here to argue and fight with anyone. If I find this place to be so, then I'll definately buzz off.**
Marc
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