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Posted by Emme on January 11, 2004, at 21:24:27
Hi Again,
I recently saw an osteopath who does complementary medicine to see what he would say. (I saw the holistic nurse practitioner the other week - thought I'd sample the alternative universe). Anyway, this fellow had recommendations for several very expensive tests done by a lab called Great Smokies.
He suggested: Urine amino acids, hair and blood heavy minerals, essential fatty acids (blood), comprehensive female hormones (saliva).
Anyway, I'm not sure what to think. My "quack" antennae are up - I don't know if these are tests that are generally considered reliable or worthwhile. Has anyone had experience iwth Great Smokies? I can't really afford them if my insurance won't pay, so that may well be a deciding factor.
It doesn't help that he's having me take underarm temperature measurements in the morning, even though my thyroid tests have been normal. I know that underarm temp measurement is considered the least reliable.
Input?
Thanks,
Emme
Posted by simus on January 12, 2004, at 1:57:11
In reply to metals, amino acids, hormone analyses, posted by Emme on January 11, 2004, at 21:24:27
> Hi Again,
>
> I recently saw an osteopath who does complementary medicine to see what he would say. (I saw the holistic nurse practitioner the other week - thought I'd sample the alternative universe). Anyway, this fellow had recommendations for several very expensive tests done by a lab called Great Smokies.My doctor tested me for heavy metal poisoning (mercury). I am not an expert, but I understand that is not an easy thing to test for because it deposits in tissues. A hair analysis is one of the more reliable tests, and not a lot of places do this testing. I believe that the lab that ran my hair analysis was the one you mentioned.
>
> He suggested: Urine amino acids, hair and blood heavy minerals, essential fatty acids (blood), comprehensive female hormones (saliva).
>
> Anyway, I'm not sure what to think. My "quack" antennae are up - I don't know if these are tests that are generally considered reliable or worthwhile. Has anyone had experience iwth Great Smokies? I can't really afford them if my insurance won't pay, so that may well be a deciding factor.
>
> It doesn't help that he's having me take underarm temperature measurements in the morning, even though my thyroid tests have been normal. I know that underarm temp measurement is considered the least reliable.
>
> Input?
>
> Thanks,
> Emme
Posted by Emme on January 13, 2004, at 9:00:27
In reply to Re: metals, amino acids, hormone analyses, posted by simus on January 12, 2004, at 1:57:11
Hi.
> My doctor tested me for heavy metal poisoning (mercury). I am not an expert, but I understand that is not an easy thing to test for because it deposits in tissues. A hair analysis is one of the more reliable tests, and not a lot of places do this testing. I believe that the lab that ran my hair analysis was the one you mentioned.
Did you have elevated mercury? Did you find that the results of your hair analysis helped you find better treatment?
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