Re: O/T Amino acid analysis and other tests in SA

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> Hi,

> In AI - there are a number of tests suggested such as amino acid

> analysis etc. I see online that there are a number of labs in the US

> that you can order the tests online and then just go to a draw site

> without a doctor needed to order it for you. This is what I did for

> my hair elements test.

> Does anyone know if there is anyhting similar in South Africa?

Hi Josie,

Many years ago I did research this here in SA and found that they did do the

amino acid tests. Though I can't remember specifics and I did not proceed

due to cost.

>I have

> seen so many doctors and they will not order me any more tests and I

> really havent had that many except full blood profile, glucose,

> thyroid and a few others. I have fibro and poss cfs.

You do not need a drs permission to order tests in SA (unless it is a HIV

test as it requires councelling). You can walk into any lab and have it done

(except Pathcare as their 'policy' won;t allow dr's to order their own

tests).

Choose a Davies lab and if they give you any trouble tell them it is your

right to know what is going on with your medical tests and their are now

laws prohibiting this.

Email me off-list of you want more help with this.

> They refer me to a psychologist if I even mention mercury poisoning

> or ask for any more tests and it's such a shame as I know what I need

> to do but cant get any help with it.

You should get a cortisol saliva test. I can help you with this as I'm

registered with DiagnosTechs.

You should also get a Stool test. Synexa labs does this and I can help you

here also.

>Even specialists just say to

> me " your tests are normal - there is no need for me to send for

> anymore as they will all come back normal. I can only send you for

> more tests if something indicated I need to. " I just get told to eat

> healthily and exercise!

Typical.

I would encourage you to start taking your temperatures to check on adrenal

and thyroid function.

Almost better than any lab test for thyroid.

http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/healingnetwork/body_temperature.html

Then look into 's Low temperature also:

http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/healingnetwork/wilsons_syndrome1.html

I know of a Dr in Parys that will help you with Covocort and thyroid meds.

> Does anyone know if taking a supplement of free form amino acids can

> do more harm than good or if it would be worth a try? I am confused

> by the book as i know some may be low / high etc esp with

> fibromyalgia.

I don't know.

You need to get Teitlebaum's book also called From Fatigued to Fantastic.

He says all Fibro people need thyroid support, extra magnesium and taurine.

The adrenals are always the place to start though!

http://www.livingnetwork.co.za/healingnetwork/adrenals_thyroid.html

Has your hair test being posted?

> There's so much info about our bodies that we could potentially get

> but dr's just aren't willing to do it - well not here anyway! I'm

> tempted to fly to the states and get them all done!

We can get a lot done here on our own.

We are also blocked a lot here.

There are not enough dr's on lists like these.

DeanSA

> Currently on 4th Round DMSA 12.5mg

>

> Thanks