FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

[Guest guest]

I got this email from my compounding pharmacist today. To all of you on bio

identical hormones and those who may need hormones in the future (this

includes men). Please read this and respond. I cannot imagine life without

my hormones....how about you?

Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

Dear Friends and Doctors,

It is crucial that we get as many people as we can to go to

SaveMyMedicine.org and tell the FDA to stop favoring Wyeth over the

patient-pharmacist-physician triad. Forward this to all people on your

e-mail list and tell them to do the same. Together we are a strong force!

Protect your rights today!!

Don't delay and thanks for your support

Merenstein

Pharmacist/Owner

Murray Avenue Apothecary

4227 Murray Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217

412-421-4996

[Guest guest]

I'd like to hear more about Bio Identical Hormones! I'm planning on going to an

endocrinologist because at 72 almost, I am still having hot flashes. Yuck!

When I asked a male doctor, he said you are too old for hot flashes. Well, I

said, you're a man, how would you know! We laughed and I left. Then I asked my

PCP who is a sweet young thing and I might as well have been speaking a foreign

tongue. So, I want to find an female endocrinologist who knows about

bio-identical hormones. But first I need to know more about them than just that

they contain progesterone. Don't want to start growing a beard or having to

stand up when I pee! Hehe! Waiting for some answers, please. Thank you,

~~~~~Dolores (I'm not putting Mike's name on this one!)

C Stonkey <cookee1@...> wrote: I got this email from my

compounding pharmacist today. To all of you on bio

identical hormones and those who may need hormones in the future (this

includes men). Please read this and respond. I cannot imagine life without

my hormones....how about you?

Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

Dear Friends and Doctors,

It is crucial that we get as many people as we can to go to

SaveMyMedicine.org and tell the FDA to stop favoring Wyeth over the

patient-pharmacist-physician triad. Forward this to all people on your

e-mail list and tell them to do the same. Together we are a strong force!

Protect your rights today!!

Don't delay and thanks for your support

Merenstein

Pharmacist/Owner

Murray Avenue Apothecary

4227 Murray Avenue

Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217

412-421-4996

[Guest guest]

Hot flashes are said to be from low estrogen. My sister (age 58) takes

estrogen & she said it stopped her hot flashes & helped her sleep better.

I am 49 - I found that most of my hormones declined badly. I am what is

called estrogen dominant because estrogen was the only hormone that was

not low. The rest were at or below the normal ranges.

I wondered how (if) this factors with RA. I take low doses of

progesterone, testosterone, pregnenalone & thyroid. Each one by itself

was only marginally helpful. But together helped debilitating fatigue.

For hormones, you have to go to a hormone doctor. Or, sometimes a

holistic doctor will understand. Based on my experience, mainstream

endocrinologists, gynecologists are clueless. They aren't taught any

thing about it in med school. Which is a shame, because many women have

hormone issues.

Amy

mike rosner wrote:

>

> I'd like to hear more about Bio Identical Hormones! I'm planning on

> going to an endocrinologist because at 72 almost, I am still having

> hot flashes. Yuck! When I asked a male doctor, he said you are too old

> for hot flashes. Well, I said, you're a man, how would you know! We

> laughed and I left. Then I asked my PCP who is a sweet young thing and

> I might as well have been speaking a foreign tongue. So, I want to

> find an female endocrinologist who knows about bio-identical hormones.

> But first I need to know more about them than just that they contain

> progesterone. Don't want to start growing a beard or having to stand

> up when I pee! Hehe! Waiting for some answers, please. Thank you,

> ~~~~~Dolores (I'm not putting Mike's name on this one!)

>

[Guest guest]

Cooky - thanks for the link. I sent my letter!

Amy

>

>

>

> C Stonkey <cookee1@... <mailto:cookee1%40comcast.net>> wrote:

> I got this email from my compounding pharmacist today. To all of you

> on bio

> identical hormones and those who may need hormones in the future (this

> includes men). Please read this and respond. I cannot imagine life without

> my hormones....how about you?

>

> Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

>

> Dear Friends and Doctors,

> It is crucial that we get as many people as we can to go to

> SaveMyMedicine.org and tell the FDA to stop favoring Wyeth over the

> patient-pharmacist-physician triad. Forward this to all people on your

> e-mail list and tell them to do the same. Together we are a strong force!

> Protect your rights today!!

> Don't delay and thanks for your support

> Merenstein

> Pharmacist/Owner

> Murray Avenue Apothecary

> 4227 Murray Avenue

> Pittsburgh, Pa. 15217

> 412-421-4996

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi thanks for the info on hormones. I was on the estrogen patch for many years

and was told to go off them as they cause blood clots, etc. So, I did. It's

been more than 5 years now and I still have the hot flashes. So, I guess the

best thing is to find a holistic doctor that knows about bioidentical hormones.

I'd like to hear from some more people who are on them. I will also google up

bioidentical hormones and see what I come up with. Dolores

Amy <Evanesce@...> wrote: Hot flashes are said to be from low

estrogen. My sister (age 58) takes

estrogen & she said it stopped her hot flashes & helped her sleep better.

I am 49 - I found that most of my hormones declined badly. I am what is

called estrogen dominant because estrogen was the only hormone that was

not low. The rest were at or below the normal ranges.

I wondered how (if) this factors with RA. I take low doses of

progesterone, testosterone, pregnenalone & thyroid. Each one by itself

was only marginally helpful. But together helped debilitating fatigue.

For hormones, you have to go to a hormone doctor. Or, sometimes a

holistic doctor will understand. Based on my experience, mainstream

endocrinologists, gynecologists are clueless. They aren't taught any

thing about it in med school. Which is a shame, because many women have

hormone issues.

Amy

mike rosner wrote:

>

> I'd like to hear more about Bio Identical Hormones! I'm planning on

> going to an endocrinologist because at 72 almost, I am still having

> hot flashes. Yuck! When I asked a male doctor, he said you are too old

> for hot flashes. Well, I said, you're a man, how would you know! We

> laughed and I left. Then I asked my PCP who is a sweet young thing and

> I might as well have been speaking a foreign tongue. So, I want to

> find an female endocrinologist who knows about bio-identical hormones.

> But first I need to know more about them than just that they contain

> progesterone. Don't want to start growing a beard or having to stand

> up when I pee! Hehe! Waiting for some answers, please. Thank you,

> ~~~~~Dolores (I'm not putting Mike's name on this one!)

>

---------------------------------

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

[Guest guest]

Hi all,

Amy, I totally agree with your take on endocrinologists and gyns. They are

seriously clueless. I just did homeopathy, herbs and supplements during

menopause and do not suffer from flashes or other horrible symptoms. Facial

hair though --- that I have and take care of twice a month! I'd be willing

to try natural hormones just to alleviate this issue if I could find anyone

who had a clue. If anyone knows of such a person in the Washington DC area

please share.

About loneliness, in addition to Lyme's/RA/maybe Lupus/slow thyroid, I'm

chemically sensitive and that condition limits me where I go, what I can do

and who I can be with. Acquaintances and family do not understand and as

such are not willing to make changes in their lives to accommodate my

disability. The sad thing is they could develop MCS at any time. My family

chooses to believe I'm just pretending to be 'sick' (since I don't look

sick) to control and manipulate their behavior. Every time I agree to go to

dinner or a movie or a museum I put myself at risk. I do go as much as I

can and use solitude to repair, heal, etc. But it's very frustrating to go

somewhere and have to leave because of perfumes, paints, heavy fabric

softener odors, scented hair shampoos, cigarette smoke, etc. The list seems

to be endless. But this is my life for now. So I'm so very grateful for my

computer which links me to this wonderful group, friends by email and the

Internet in general. Imagine dealing with our issues without this great

tool.

Thank you all for being here and for all you do and try to do. This group

is making a difference in many lives every single day and I appreciate you

all so very much. El

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of Amy

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 7:31 AM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

Hot flashes are said to be from low estrogen. My sister (age 58) takes

estrogen & she said it stopped her hot flashes & helped her sleep better.

I am 49 - I found that most of my hormones declined badly. I am what is

called estrogen dominant because estrogen was the only hormone that was

not low. The rest were at or below the normal ranges.

I wondered how (if) this factors with RA. I take low doses of

progesterone, testosterone, pregnenalone & thyroid. Each one by itself

was only marginally helpful. But together helped debilitating fatigue.

For hormones, you have to go to a hormone doctor. Or, sometimes a

holistic doctor will understand. Based on my experience, mainstream

endocrinologists, gynecologists are clueless. They aren't taught any

thing about it in med school. Which is a shame, because many women have

hormone issues.

Amy

mike rosner wrote:

>

> I'd like to hear more about Bio Identical Hormones! I'm planning on

> going to an endocrinologist because at 72 almost, I am still having

> hot flashes. Yuck! When I asked a male doctor, he said you are too old

> for hot flashes. Well, I said, you're a man, how would you know! We

> laughed and I left. Then I asked my PCP who is a sweet young thing and

> I might as well have been speaking a foreign tongue. So, I want to

> find an female endocrinologist who knows about bio-identical hormones.

> But first I need to know more about them than just that they contain

> progesterone. Don't want to start growing a beard or having to stand

> up when I pee! Hehe! Waiting for some answers, please. Thank you,

> ~~~~~Dolores (I'm not putting Mike's name on this one!)

>

[Guest guest]

El,

Are you still suffering from the chemical sensitivity? I've noticed mine is

melting away now that I've been on AP. I've also used NAET but you have to find

a good practitioner. Hope it gets better,

Emma

**************

Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.

http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

[Guest guest]

Hi Dolores,

I did not start having flashes till about 2 years ago even tho I had a

hyster MANY <yikes> years ago. I am 60. I had plastic surgery called derma

lipectomy. My legs have always been huge compared to the rest of me and as I

got older they sagged and I really had a lousy time with pants. So I finally

had the money and went for it. Well I guess that was where I had my estrogen

and that was when it started.

I had the doc that does my ap order them for me. I am on progesterone,

estrogen and DHEA. I also asked for testosterone because I had no energy and

sex was disgusting <had always liked it in the past>.

I would never go off them now. I use the creams because they have a more

even dosage says the compounding pharm I get them from. Once in a while I

don't use enough <testing myself> and those flashes are there in 12 hours

and I remember how much I hate them.

I just asked my pharm for a list of docs or how to find a doc for all of you

hormonally challenged women! <big grin>

I hope she can help.

Cooky

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of mike rosner

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:16 AM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

Hi thanks for the info on hormones. I was on the estrogen patch for many

years and was told to go off them as they cause blood clots, etc. So, I did.

It's been more than 5 years now and I still have the hot flashes. So, I

guess the best thing is to find a holistic doctor that knows about

bioidentical hormones. I'd like to hear from some more people who are on

them. I will also google up bioidentical hormones and see what I come up

with. Dolores

Amy <Evanescercn (DOT) <mailto:Evanesce%40rcn.com> com> wrote: Hot flashes are

said to be from low estrogen. My sister (age 58) takes

estrogen & she said it stopped her hot flashes & helped her sleep better.

I am 49 - I found that most of my hormones declined badly. I am what is

called estrogen dominant because estrogen was the only hormone that was

not low. The rest were at or below the normal ranges.

I wondered how (if) this factors with RA. I take low doses of

progesterone, testosterone, pregnenalone & thyroid. Each one by itself

was only marginally helpful. But together helped debilitating fatigue.

For hormones, you have to go to a hormone doctor. Or, sometimes a

holistic doctor will understand. Based on my experience, mainstream

endocrinologists, gynecologists are clueless. They aren't taught any

thing about it in med school. Which is a shame, because many women have

hormone issues.

Amy

mike rosner wrote:

>

> I'd like to hear more about Bio Identical Hormones! I'm planning on

> going to an endocrinologist because at 72 almost, I am still having

> hot flashes. Yuck! When I asked a male doctor, he said you are too old

> for hot flashes. Well, I said, you're a man, how would you know! We

> laughed and I left. Then I asked my PCP who is a sweet young thing and

> I might as well have been speaking a foreign tongue. So, I want to

> find an female endocrinologist who knows about bio-identical hormones.

> But first I need to know more about them than just that they contain

> progesterone. Don't want to start growing a beard or having to stand

> up when I pee! Hehe! Waiting for some answers, please. Thank you,

> ~~~~~Dolores (I'm not putting Mike's name on this one!)

>

---------------------------------

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

[Guest guest]

Hi Emma,

I do fairly well if I avoid chemicals and situations where chemicals are

strong. I cannot go into a new or renovated building, around new paint,

drywall, carpet, etc. I am much less sensitive then two others I know and

yes I do think the AP has helped.

I would like to find a good NAET practitioner and if you know of any in the

DC area please let me know. My acupuncturist has done something like it on

me but I'm not so sure it really worked; at least it doesn't stay. It does

help temporarily. I find I just need to avoid things I know about and

rotate my foods (that really helps overall.) I just worry there are things

I don't know about and that's what keeps me from progressing further.

Please email me privately if you feel this is OT and not of interest to the

group. Thanks for your response. It's always nice to share with others

that deal with this particular disorder and to be in contact with people who

understand. El

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of emluv23@...

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:32 PM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

El,

Are you still suffering from the chemical sensitivity? I've noticed mine is

melting away now that I've been on AP. I've also used NAET but you have to

find

a good practitioner. Hope it gets better,

Emma

**************

Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.

http://body.

<http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489>

aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

[Guest guest]

I hope you all did not take what I said about this site not being a site to

talk about feelings at face value. I like hearing about and talking about

feelings.I am a woman after all <silly grin>. What I meant was that we can

say how bad we feel and get responses and then talk privately. I was only

trying to say it nicely because for sure someone was going to say it like an

attack and get people stirred up again (yes this has happened many times in

the past) and El you should remember this <questioning look>.

PLEASE don't get all upset with me and next time I promise I will let

someone else get in here and say it. Besides NEAT is part of a help for us.

I wish I could afford it <grin>

cooky

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of ehgooding

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:49 PM

rheumatic

Subject: RE: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

Hi Emma,

Please email me privately if you feel this is OT and not of interest to the

group. Thanks for your response. It's always nice to share with others

that deal with this particular disorder and to be in contact with people who

understand. El

[Guest guest]

Hi Cooky,

I'm not sure what your comment is in regard to; sorry, maybe I'm having a

blonde moment.

I'm not upset with you or anyone. I'm glad everyone expresses themselves.

I sure hope I did not offend anyone by my comment to Emma. I just respect

this group's focus of RA and have not seen much discussion about MSC and

therefore didn't want to start an exchange of emails on MCS since I thought

maybe only Emma was interested. It was as simple as that.

I'm not trying to exclude or stifle any one or any thing and again, if I

offended anyone by suggesting to Emma I would appreciate MCS dialogue off

line, I apologize. El

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of C Stonkey

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 4:43 PM

rheumatic

Subject: RE: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

I hope you all did not take what I said about this site not being a site to

talk about feelings at face value. I like hearing about and talking about

feelings.I am a woman after all <silly grin>. What I meant was that we can

say how bad we feel and get responses and then talk privately. I was only

trying to say it nicely because for sure someone was going to say it like an

attack and get people stirred up again (yes this has happened many times in

the past) and El you should remember this <questioning look>.

PLEASE don't get all upset with me and next time I promise I will let

someone else get in here and say it. Besides NEAT is part of a help for us.

I wish I could afford it <grin>

cooky

_____

From: rheumatic@grou <mailto:rheumatic%40> ps.com

[mailto:rheumatic@grou <mailto:rheumatic%40> ps.com] On

Behalf

Of ehgooding

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:49 PM

rheumatic@grou <mailto:rheumatic%40> ps.com

Subject: RE: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

Hi Emma,

Please email me privately if you feel this is OT and not of interest to the

group. Thanks for your response. It's always nice to share with others

that deal with this particular disorder and to be in contact with people who

understand. El

[Guest guest]

El. My hormone doctor is in polis, MD. He is long distance for

me, as I am in Reston, VA. I visited him one time, and all subsequent

visits have been by phone. He mails me orders for lab tests, he calls

in scripts, and our phone consults are about the labs & how I feel. I

can have my phone consults & still be at work. He also corresponds a

bit via email.

He is also the Doc who is offering to treat me with AP for mycoplasma.

He wants a 2nd test to confirm mycoplasma, so we are pursuing that now.

I've been seeing him for a year. I think he's not half bad. Please

know that 'not half bad' is a a huge compliment coming from me...

because I do not have faith in doctors. I've been through a string of

doctors, & he's topped the others.

His background is that he worked with Dr. Teitlebaum for 10 yrs.

Shared an office with him. Dr. Teitelbaum himself was a victim of fibro

& chronic fatigue. Dr. Teitelbaum 'fixed himself', and has now gone on

to open a national chain called Fibro & Fatigue Centers. Dr. Teitelbaum

believes in hormones, supplements and stealth infections (you can

google). I found Dr. Weiss when I was trying to make an appt with Dr.

Teitelbaum - Dr. Teitelbaum referred me to Dr. Weiss because Dr. T no

longer sees patients.

Dr. Alan Weiss

polis Integrative Medicine

1616 Forest Drive, Suite 3

polis, MD 21403

410-266-3613

If you want to know cost information - just let me know.

Amy

ehgooding wrote:

>

>

> Amy, I totally agree with your take on endocrinologists and gyns. They are

> seriously clueless. I just did homeopathy, herbs and supplements during

> menopause and do not suffer from flashes or other horrible symptoms.

> Facial

> hair though --- that I have and take care of twice a month! I'd be willing

> to try natural hormones just to alleviate this issue if I could find

> anyone

> who had a clue. If anyone knows of such a person in the Washington DC area

> please share.

> o

>

[Guest guest]

Thank you for this information. I will check out this doc to speak with him re:

bioidentical

hormones. He sounds like a doc I could work with. Dolores

Amy <Evanesce@...> wrote:

El. My hormone doctor is in polis, MD. He is long distance for

me, as I am in Reston, VA. I visited him one time, and all subsequent

visits have been by phone. He mails me orders for lab tests, he calls

in scripts, and our phone consults are about the labs & how I feel. I

can have my phone consults & still be at work. He also corresponds a

bit via email.

He is also the Doc who is offering to treat me with AP for mycoplasma.

He wants a 2nd test to confirm mycoplasma, so we are pursuing that now.

I've been seeing him for a year. I think he's not half bad. Please

know that 'not half bad' is a a huge compliment coming from me...

because I do not have faith in doctors. I've been through a string of

doctors, & he's topped the others.

His background is that he worked with Dr. Teitlebaum for 10 yrs.

Shared an office with him. Dr. Teitelbaum himself was a victim of fibro

& chronic fatigue. Dr. Teitelbaum 'fixed himself', and has now gone on

to open a national chain called Fibro & Fatigue Centers. Dr. Teitelbaum

believes in hormones, supplements and stealth infections (you can

google). I found Dr. Weiss when I was trying to make an appt with Dr.

Teitelbaum - Dr. Teitelbaum referred me to Dr. Weiss because Dr. T no

longer sees patients.

Dr. Alan Weiss

polis Integrative Medicine

1616 Forest Drive, Suite 3

polis, MD 21403

410-266-3613

If you want to know cost information - just let me know.

Amy

ehgooding wrote:

>

>

> Amy, I totally agree with your take on endocrinologists and gyns. They are

> seriously clueless. I just did homeopathy, herbs and supplements during

> menopause and do not suffer from flashes or other horrible symptoms.

> Facial

> hair though --- that I have and take care of twice a month! I'd be willing

> to try natural hormones just to alleviate this issue if I could find

> anyone

> who had a clue. If anyone knows of such a person in the Washington DC area

> please share.

> o

>

---------------------------------

Never miss a thing. Make your homepage.

[Guest guest]

Hi, I might have missed something here. What is Naet? I have sensitivities to

smells also.

~~~~~Dolores

ehgooding <ehgooding@...> wrote:

Hi Emma,

I do fairly well if I avoid chemicals and situations where chemicals are

strong. I cannot go into a new or renovated building, around new paint,

drywall, carpet, etc. I am much less sensitive then two others I know and

yes I do think the AP has helped.

I would like to find a good NAET practitioner and if you know of any in the

DC area please let me know. My acupuncturist has done something like it on

me but I'm not so sure it really worked; at least it doesn't stay. It does

help temporarily. I find I just need to avoid things I know about and

rotate my foods (that really helps overall.) I just worry there are things

I don't know about and that's what keeps me from progressing further.

Please email me privately if you feel this is OT and not of interest to the

group. Thanks for your response. It's always nice to share with others

that deal with this particular disorder and to be in contact with people who

understand. El

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of emluv23@...

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 3:32 PM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

El,

Are you still suffering from the chemical sensitivity? I've noticed mine is

melting away now that I've been on AP. I've also used NAET but you have to

find

a good practitioner. Hope it gets better,

Emma

**************

Start the year off right. Easy ways to stay in shape.

http://body.

<http://body.aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489>

aol.com/fitness/winter-exercise?NCID=aolcmp00300000002489

[Guest guest]

Hi Cooky, You are lucky! I had my hysterectomy when I was 38 and started my

hot flashes about 2 years later. I am pushing 72 and still having hot flashes,

Can you imagine? My doc, back then in the dark ages, put me on Premarin and I

was on that till about 5-6 years ago when another doc showed his disapproval.

Every doc I ever talked to said, " Don't worry, it will go away " ! But it doesn't!

I often think,, " Will I have this till I die? " Glad you found the relief you

sought. Hope I will too. I have the opposite. I have Olive Oil legs. When I

lost the 40 lbs during the worst part of my S/D illness, the legs got so skinny,

they looked like they couldn't hold me up. Thank God, my bones are strong.

Keep on giving us all this good information. Much appreciated.

~~~~Dolores~~~~~

C Stonkey <cookee1@...> wrote: Hi Dolores,

I did not start having flashes till about 2 years ago even tho I had a

hyster MANY <yikes> years ago. I am 60. I had plastic surgery called derma

lipectomy. My legs have always been huge compared to the rest of me and as I

got older they sagged and I really had a lousy time with pants. So I finally

had the money and went for it. Well I guess that was where I had my estrogen

and that was when it started.

I had the doc that does my ap order them for me. I am on progesterone,

estrogen and DHEA. I also asked for testosterone because I had no energy and

sex was disgusting <had always liked it in the past>.

I would never go off them now. I use the creams because they have a more

even dosage says the compounding pharm I get them from. Once in a while I

don't use enough <testing myself> and those flashes are there in 12 hours

and I remember how much I hate them.

I just asked my pharm for a list of docs or how to find a doc for all of you

hormonally challenged women! <big grin>

I hope she can help.

Cooky

_____

From: rheumatic [mailto:rheumatic ] On Behalf

Of mike rosner

Sent: Tuesday, January 22, 2008 9:16 AM

rheumatic

Subject: Re: rheumatic FW: Emailing: SaveMyBHRT_Patient_Handout_FINAL.pdf

Hi thanks for the info on hormones. I was on the estrogen patch for many

years and was told to go off them as they cause blood clots, etc. So, I did.

It's been more than 5 years now and I still have the hot flashes. So, I

guess the best thing is to find a holistic doctor that knows about

bioidentical hormones. I'd like to hear from some more people who are on

them. I will also google up bioidentical hormones and see what I come up

with. Dolores

Amy <Evanescercn (DOT) <mailto:Evanesce%40rcn.com> com> wrote: Hot flashes are

said to be from low estrogen. My sister (age 58) takes

estrogen & she said it stopped her hot flashes & helped her sleep better.

I am 49 - I found that most of my hormones declined badly. I am what is

called estrogen dominant because estrogen was the only hormone that was

not low. The rest were at or below the normal ranges.

I wondered how (if) this factors with RA. I take low doses of

progesterone, testosterone, pregnenalone & thyroid. Each one by itself

was only marginally helpful. But together helped debilitating fatigue.

For hormones, you have to go to a hormone doctor. Or, sometimes a

holistic doctor will understand. Based on my experience, mainstream

endocrinologists, gynecologists are clueless. They aren't taught any

thing about it in med school. Which is a shame, because many women have

hormone issues.

Amy

mike rosner wrote:

>

> I'd like to hear more about Bio Identical Hormones! I'm planning on

> going to an endocrinologist because at 72 almost, I am still having

> hot flashes. Yuck! When I asked a male doctor, he said you are too old

> for hot flashes. Well, I said, you're a man, how would you know! We

> laughed and I left. Then I asked my PCP who is a sweet young thing and

> I might as well have been speaking a foreign tongue. So, I want to

> find an female endocrinologist who knows about bio-identical hormones.

> But first I need to know more about them than just that they contain

> progesterone. Don't want to start growing a beard or having to stand

> up when I pee! Hehe! Waiting for some answers, please. Thank you,

> ~~~~~Dolores (I'm not putting Mike's name on this one!)

>

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