Bloodwork

[Guest guest]

Odd, I thought the liver had everything to do with menstrual and bowel processes. Am I wrong that it is the liver that processes hormones?

Nope, you are not wrong. It is the liver that processes hormones, and hormones in our body in EXCESS are toxic--- the job of the liver is to neutralize and make them harmless to us before they're dumped.

Patty

[Guest guest]

Wonderful news Larice!

> Hey folks, got back my blood work and EVERYTHING is

normal, even the

> liver enzymes. Woo Haa! FYI and thanks

>

> I'll be sending you a copy of it Doctor R.

>

>

> Larice White 01/04/01

[Guest guest]

Cheryl,

What a sort of wonderful update to read how all turned out

afterwards. Wow! Actually involving some commuication(signing), too.

Hope you're getting some rest after lifting Angel and next time warn

the doctor that she needs to confront him. That was too cute on

wanting the doc to know how she felt. Hugs for going through her

bloodwork yesterday. I'll be thinking & praying of you all when Angel

has her endoscopy & her vist with the Ped.GI.Surgeon that she will

cooperate and definintely some answers. Do you think Angel would

understand a doctors visit pic for her next appt.? Just wondering.

Take care.

Irma,13,DS/ASD

> Hi everyone,

> Just wanted to share something incredible that happened.

>

> I took Angel in for bloodwork yesterday at our local hosp. This is

a

> first as we always use a different hosp so that she doesn't

associate

> it with the ped who has an office in the hosp. As we are working

on

> desensitizing her to medical proceedures etc we decided to try it.

> The lab staff were all prewarned and ready which was great. They

had

> three holders plus myself, one assistant and the lab tech drawing

> blood. She screamed the moment we sat in the chair and the fight

> began but we did it. She managed to rotate her arm so I am sure it

> is a bit sore but she wouldn't let us near it at all. No one was

> allowed near it. But, as we were leaving the hosp she tried to go

> into the peds office. She kept signing his name and

signing 'better'

> as she needed him to make it better. She couldn't see him as he

was

> busy so we left and she threw a fit on the way out. Did the

> deathdrop and wouldn't budge of course so I carried her out to the

> truck. Which of course threw my hip out of whack a bit. I have

> arthritis in it and carrying her must have just been enough to

cause

> it to flare up again. Owch! But the amazing thing is she has

finally

> realized that her doctor is there to make her feel better when she

> has an owie. No one is ever allowed to touch or fix her owie's.

It

> amazed me that she wanted him to fix it. Shows me that she is

> finally building understanding in this area. So neat to see. So

> next time we have to go for bloodwork I will be sure that he can

see

> her right afterwards for a mini check up to fix the owie.

>

> Oh, and the melatonin is helping some but still awakening alot of

> nights but is going back to bed when I tell her to. that's a nice

> change. the restlessness is still a big issue even with melatonin

> she is still flailing alot some nights. She is booked for a

> endoscopy in mid march and for a visit with the ped gi surgeon

which

> will be nice. Hopefully he has some answers for us.

>

> Take care all,

>

> Cheryl, mom to Angel, 5, ds-asd

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheryl,

I think it is wonderful that Angel has an awareness of the hospital routine.

It doesn't take much for us to get excited over all the small miracles in our

life. We do rejoice in all the small things and we have a keener sense of

awarness than most typical parents. It is wonderful news and I do hope you

hip calms down, so painful.

Charlyne

Mom to Zeb 9 DS/OCD ?

[Guest guest]

Hi Irma,

One of the things that has brought us the best success is a Visit to

the Dr. Social story that we use. We use real photographs and follow

the same story line every time. It was the only thing that allow him

to examine her. But we found that we couldn't use the book with a

different dr or a different office. So I made one for our GP's

office using the exact same story line and photos of his office. And

it has worked for us. I don't think I want to do one for the lab

though as knowing she was going might make her too anxious. I will

book a ped appt right after her next bloodwork. I use pic syms in

her communipac when ever we go anywhere and they help alot for most

things but aren't worth beans when we need to get her examined.

thats where the real photos do best, in the more anxious situations.

Children's hosp is going to have someone photograph the surgeon and

the daycare, playroom etc at the hosp so that I can make a book up

for our visit. Thanks for your prayers.

hugs, Cheryl,

Mom to Angel, 5, ds-asd

> > Hi everyone,

> > Just wanted to share something incredible that happened.

> >

> > I took Angel in for bloodwork yesterday at our local hosp. This

is

> a

> > first as we always use a different hosp so that she doesn't

> associate

> > it with the ped who has an office in the hosp. As we are working

> on

> > desensitizing her to medical proceedures etc we decided to try

it.

> > The lab staff were all prewarned and ready which was great. They

> had

> > three holders plus myself, one assistant and the lab tech drawing

> > blood. She screamed the moment we sat in the chair and the fight

> > began but we did it. She managed to rotate her arm so I am sure

it

> > is a bit sore but she wouldn't let us near it at all. No one was

> > allowed near it. But, as we were leaving the hosp she tried to

go

> > into the peds office. She kept signing his name and

> signing 'better'

> > as she needed him to make it better. She couldn't see him as he

> was

> > busy so we left and she threw a fit on the way out. Did the

> > deathdrop and wouldn't budge of course so I carried her out to

the

> > truck. Which of course threw my hip out of whack a bit. I have

> > arthritis in it and carrying her must have just been enough to

> cause

> > it to flare up again. Owch! But the amazing thing is she has

> finally

> > realized that her doctor is there to make her feel better when

she

> > has an owie. No one is ever allowed to touch or fix her owie's.

> It

> > amazed me that she wanted him to fix it. Shows me that she is

> > finally building understanding in this area. So neat to see. So

> > next time we have to go for bloodwork I will be sure that he can

> see

> > her right afterwards for a mini check up to fix the owie.

> >

> > Oh, and the melatonin is helping some but still awakening alot of

> > nights but is going back to bed when I tell her to. that's a

nice

> > change. the restlessness is still a big issue even with

melatonin

> > she is still flailing alot some nights. She is booked for a

> > endoscopy in mid march and for a visit with the ped gi surgeon

> which

> > will be nice. Hopefully he has some answers for us.

> >

> > Take care all,

> >

> > Cheryl, mom to Angel, 5, ds-asd

[Guest guest]

Thanks Charlyne,

My hip is improving nicely, thanks to all my kids helping out so very

much. They have to put my socks on for me still and pull me out of

bed in the morning, but otherwise the pain is subsiding. I will

rethink how we will be dealing with breakdowns when they occur so

that I am not hurting myself anymore.

hugs,Cheryl

mom to Angel, 5, ds-asd

> Hi Cheryl,

> I think it is wonderful that Angel has an awareness of the hospital

routine.

> It doesn't take much for us to get excited over all the small

miracles in our

> life. We do rejoice in all the small things and we have a keener

sense of

> awarness than most typical parents. It is wonderful news and I do

hope you

> hip calms down, so painful.

> Charlyne

> Mom to Zeb 9 DS/OCD ?

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hi Cheryl ,

You're so good, many hugs for this success. Wish I knew all this when

was Angels age. It would of cut down a lot of wear & tear on

my back with all the struggles. 's doctors visits have improved

the latter part of last year. Remember this is all still new to me on

the autistic spectrum disorder and boy am I learning. I could see

where the social story would help in certain places. That is

wonderful that Angel understands it,especially at her age. Thanks for

sharing this. Many hugs .

Irma, 13,DS/ASD

> Hi Irma,

> One of the things that has brought us the best success is a Visit

to

> the Dr. Social story that we use. We use real photographs and

follow

> the same story line every time. It was the only thing that allow

him

> to examine her. But we found that we couldn't use the book with a

> different dr or a different office. So I made one for our GP's

> office using the exact same story line and photos of his office.

And

> it has worked for us. I don't think I want to do one for the lab

> though as knowing she was going might make her too anxious. I will

> book a ped appt right after her next bloodwork. I use pic syms in

> her communipac when ever we go anywhere and they help alot for most

> things but aren't worth beans when we need to get her examined.

> thats where the real photos do best, in the more anxious

situations.

> Children's hosp is going to have someone photograph the surgeon and

> the daycare, playroom etc at the hosp so that I can make a book up

> for our visit. Thanks for your prayers.

>

> hugs, Cheryl,

> Mom to Angel, 5, ds-asd

>

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 1/27/02 1:43:13 AM Pacific Standard Time,

writes:

> . I don't think I want to do one for the lab

> though as knowing she was going might make her too anxious. I will

> book a ped appt right after her next bloodwork. I use pic syms in

> her communipac when ever we go anywhere and they help alot for most

> things but aren't worth beans when we need to get her examined.

> thats where the real photos do best, in the more anxious situations.

> Children's hosp is going to have someone photograph the surgeon and

> the daycare, playroom etc at the hosp so that I can make a book up

> for our visit. Thanks for your prayers.

>

> hugs, Cheryl,

> Mom to Angel, 5, ds-asd

>

For the social story actually took away much of the anxiety. He needed

weekly then monthly blood draws for a long time and I think that helped to

desensitize him but now he loves watching shows about surgery and is in

heaven when he sees them start an IV.

Karyn

[Guest guest]

In a message dated 09/18/2002 4:35:58 PM Eastern Daylight Time, karolyn1@... writes:

Just wanted to share that I went for my bloodwork yesterday. I have an appointment with my GP in two weeks and am looking forward to seeing improvement! Love to all. Karolyn

good luck Karolyn and let us know the results..

In health,

Cosy

[Guest guest]

I am going for my pre-treatment bloodwork tomorrow. It will be interested to see if the dietary changes and supplements have had any effect since my diagnosis in March. First bloodwork since then.

Hope your results are great, Karolyn!

Aloha,

[ ] Bloodwork

Just wanted to share that I went for my bloodwork yesterday. I have an appointment with my GP in two weeks and am looking forward to seeing improvement! Love to all. Karolyn

[Guest guest]

Wow those WBC are low. Has your Dr considered lowering the dosage of

the Ribavirin a bit to see if that helps??

LeighAnn

[Guest guest]

Hi, Graham!

Hope you are feeling good! Those CBC counts, check this out:

exactly nine months ago, before tx and all, my WBC was 14.1 (elevated

for years now). Now the WBC is 4.1.

Got anemia from tx. Went from Hemoglobin 14.5 to below 11 by week 3!

It was around 9 when I couldn't move anymore.

The neutrophils, the Monocytes, Eosinophils, Basophils, mine

fluctuate.

But NOT as low as yours. You should make sure the doc addresses your

problem.

Also, I found supplements have helped me all around--look up the

natural requirements for healthy blood. You'll find dietary hints and

much more.

God bless you,

Suzy

> Hi, my WBC is 2.2 and my neutrophyls are 30%, meaning i have 660

> neutrophils, which I think is low. I have been on neupogen for

four

> weeks, and my bloodwork was done 6 days after my last injection.

> Does anyone elses' WBC/RM stay low like this for a long time?

[Guest guest]

> I got back my bloodwork and my cholesterol is better than ever -

> Total is 135 (had been about 180, and as high as 208)

> HDL is 53 (which seems low, but my ratio is fine)

> LDL is 68 (should be less than 100)

> Triglyceride is 70 (should be 50-200; it's been 70 for a long time)

> Ratio is 2.55 which is great

> I'm turning 50 this month. I am thrilled with these scores!

> Just wanted to share a side benefit of eating lean proteins

> and whole grains -

Very good improvement! This is a good article that contains a few

other things you might consider now that your numbers are lower, to

help increase your HDL (good cholesterol) over the LDL (heart

clogging cholesterol) especially about increasing dietary good fats,

and eliminating transfatty acids etc:

http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cholesterol/a/raiseHDL.htm

joni

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*It's never too late to be what you might have been* - Eliot

[Guest guest]

Hi Joni -

Thanks for the link. According to that article, my numbers (including

HDL-good cholesterol) are fine, but I'll keep an eye on increasing the HDL.

n T.

At 03:09 PM 12/5/2005, you wrote:

>Very good improvement! This is a good article that contains a few

>other things you might consider now that your numbers are lower, to

>help increase your HDL (good cholesterol) over the LDL (heart

>clogging cholesterol) especially about increasing dietary good fats,

>and eliminating transfatty acids etc:

><http://heartdisease.about.com/cs/cholesterol/a/raiseHDL.htm>http://heartdiseas\

e.about.com/cs/cholesterol/a/raiseHDL.htm

>

>

>joni

[Guest guest]

>

> I am looking for any characteristic bloodwork results that may be

> related to candida. I have had slightly elevated liver enzymes for a

> couple years. Recently I've found that I have issues with candida

and mercury. Today, I do a complete blood cell count and find that

> Basophils are extremely elevated, as well as Eosinophils. My liver

> shows only an elevated bilirubin. I know that these white blood

cells could be responding to parasites- maybe candida?

==>Candida definitely affects the liver. I know a boy that was

hospitalized with liver problems when he was 10 years old but they

couldn't find any cause - his mother took him to a naturopath who put

him on the candida program. Liver function test 2 years later were

normal.

==>Elevated Basophils and Eosinophils are indications the immune system

is trying to handle/fight something for sure. If you want to know

whether you have candida do Dr. Crook's Questionnaire, which is the

only real proof, because all tests are inconclusive. The reason is

that everyone has candida normally existing in their bodies, and most

people have built up antibodies for candida. Even if you don't have

candida overgrowth the main principles of my diet will help your body

heal naturally. The recommendations also help your liver, adrenals and

get the immune system up to par.

==>You can get stool tests for parasites, so you know what kind. If

you have them you can then treat them naturally.

==> I have also done 3 rounds of DMSA to chelate mercury. DMSA can

suppress neutrophils, which mine are, but I'm not sure about elevating

the others. Anyone have any experience with this?

==>I don't know what DMSA does because my diet, supplements, etc. will

naturally chelate out mercury and all other heavy metals, without

putting such a strain on the body. It's one of the things the body

does best when you give it what it needs to chelate properly, i.e.

mostly good fats, along with plenty of minerals, supplements, chlorella

or liquid chlorophyll, etc.

Bee

[Guest guest]

I am so sorry that is struggling. I know this is hard for you ... you

have that college deadline to get him functioning and feeling well. I pray that

you are able to get this all figured out. It is promising to know that he did

well before on the Celexa and that most likely, it would again help him

tremendously. You know we use the Native Remedies products very successfully

and we are adding a calcium/magnesium supplement (which is a tremendous

anti-anxiety tool) along with the Coromega -- but let me tell you we would go on

an SSRI in a heartbeat if the Native Remedies stopped working. I hope you are

able to convince him to go back on.

Kindest Regards,

in TN

<@...> wrote:

OK, I've got an appt for to get a physical and I'm going to

ask for some bloodwork (not usually done with this doctor).

I want to get his thyroid checked.

I want to check for strep titers (sp?).

A " white count " - if that is what you call it - for any underlying

infection (see if it's high to show there is something going on).

Anything else to ask for???

What should I specify for the strep and/or thyroid to make sure the

doctor checks all the right boxes for the blood work?

Thanks for any info from those of you who have done this!

is just miserable. We have a couple or three alternative

things to try first - which will take weeks of course to see if any

work - but then I'm going to try to insist on an SSRI, which he

doesn't want.

He's so miserable I asked him twice this a.m. if he was thinking

about suicide. He says he wouldn't do that.

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And ... a friend of mine recently told me her ocd son does much, much better

when he is off of all dairy. Anyone else have any experience with this?

<@...> wrote:

OK, I've got an appt for to get a physical and I'm going to

ask for some bloodwork (not usually done with this doctor).

I want to get his thyroid checked.

I want to check for strep titers (sp?).

A " white count " - if that is what you call it - for any underlying

infection (see if it's high to show there is something going on).

Anything else to ask for???

What should I specify for the strep and/or thyroid to make sure the

doctor checks all the right boxes for the blood work?

Thanks for any info from those of you who have done this!

is just miserable. We have a couple or three alternative

things to try first - which will take weeks of course to see if any

work - but then I'm going to try to insist on an SSRI, which he

doesn't want.

He's so miserable I asked him twice this a.m. if he was thinking

about suicide. He says he wouldn't do that.

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Oh I'm sorry to hear that your son is having such a hard time. Glad that

your checking into the bloodwork. I'm wondering what your concern is with the

thyroid? Are you having him tested to see if he has pandas syndrome as well?

Why does your son not want medication? My son is on Prozac, it works wonders

for him at high doses, of course it took time getting there. Zoloft works for

me..I've tried other meds but the zoloft makes me feel more like myself.

I have issues with my thyroid, not hyper, or hypo, but I have non cancerous

tumours on them that make me tired. When they relieved the pressure I had six

incredible months. I'm supposed to go back every three months..but haven't.

Neglecting myself..but I know its time to.

Anyway, an ultrasound of the thyroid would show any problems as well.

Good luck,

Please respond, I'm curious,

<@...> wrote:

OK, I've got an appt for to get a physical and I'm going to

ask for some bloodwork (not usually done with this doctor).

I want to get his thyroid checked.

I want to check for strep titers (sp?).

A " white count " - if that is what you call it - for any underlying

infection (see if it's high to show there is something going on).

Anything else to ask for???

What should I specify for the strep and/or thyroid to make sure the

doctor checks all the right boxes for the blood work?

Thanks for any info from those of you who have done this!

is just miserable. We have a couple or three alternative

things to try first - which will take weeks of course to see if any

work - but then I'm going to try to insist on an SSRI, which he

doesn't want.

He's so miserable I asked him twice this a.m. if he was thinking

about suicide. He says he wouldn't do that.

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[Guest guest]

((((HUGS)))!! I totally know how you feel. Bre is in the same

boat. We had her thyroid checked awhile ago. It was normal. I know

right now her allergies are acting up, being springtime and all.

She sees the med doc tomorrow. I am writing down alot of questions to

ask. I try to have her eat right, take vitamins, etc. Never had her

strep titers checked. She wakes up alot at night so I know she is not

getting enough sleep. She does nap in the afternoon though.

I also know how you feel about the depression and possible suicide

thoughts. I worry too about Bre when she tells me she has thoughts

about suicide. I have been reassured though by her therapist they are

just ocd thoughts, not suicide ideation. I still watch her closely

though and if she is depressed we watch a funny movie, walk the dogs,

etc. It is so hard at times, but we can get through this girl! We are

tough!!

Sandy

>

> OK, I've got an appt for to get a physical and I'm going to

> ask for some bloodwork (not usually done with this doctor).

>

> I want to get his thyroid checked.

>

> I want to check for strep titers (sp?).

>

> A " white count " - if that is what you call it - for any underlying

> infection (see if it's high to show there is something going on).

>

> Anything else to ask for???

>

> What should I specify for the strep and/or thyroid to make sure the

> doctor checks all the right boxes for the blood work?

>

> Thanks for any info from those of you who have done this!

>

> is just miserable. We have a couple or three alternative

> things to try first - which will take weeks of course to see if any

> work - but then I'm going to try to insist on an SSRI, which he

> doesn't want.

>

> He's so miserable I asked him twice this a.m. if he was thinking

> about suicide. He says he wouldn't do that.

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

the strep ones are ASO and Dnase I know I saved the thyroid info

so if whoever posted doesn't respond soon I will look it up - when do

you go??? I hope there is an underlying cause that's cured soon and

he's better soon - sorry to hear

eileen

Quoting <@...>:

> OK, I've got an appt for to get a physical and I'm going to

> ask for some bloodwork (not usually done with this doctor).

>

> I want to get his thyroid checked.

>

> I want to check for strep titers (sp?).

>

> A " white count " - if that is what you call it - for any underlying

> infection (see if it's high to show there is something going on).

>

> Anything else to ask for???

>

> What should I specify for the strep and/or thyroid to make sure the

> doctor checks all the right boxes for the blood work?

>

> Thanks for any info from those of you who have done this!

>

> is just miserable. We have a couple or three alternative

> things to try first - which will take weeks of course to see if any

> work - but then I'm going to try to insist on an SSRI, which he

> doesn't want.

>

> He's so miserable I asked him twice this a.m. if he was thinking

> about suicide. He says he wouldn't do that.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've heard diet wonders here too

eileen

Quoting c ward <cward_ri@...>:

> And ... a friend of mine recently told me her ocd son does much,

> much better when he is off of all dairy. Anyone else have any

> experience with this?

>

>

> <@...> wrote:

> OK, I've got an appt for to get a physical and I'm going to

> ask for some bloodwork (not usually done with this doctor).

>

> I want to get his thyroid checked.

>

> I want to check for strep titers (sp?).

>

> A " white count " - if that is what you call it - for any underlying

> infection (see if it's high to show there is something going on).

>

> Anything else to ask for???

>

> What should I specify for the strep and/or thyroid to make sure the

> doctor checks all the right boxes for the blood work?

>

> Thanks for any info from those of you who have done this!

>

> is just miserable. We have a couple or three alternative

> things to try first - which will take weeks of course to see if any

> work - but then I'm going to try to insist on an SSRI, which he

> doesn't want.

>

> He's so miserable I asked him twice this a.m. if he was thinking

> about suicide. He says he wouldn't do that.

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Sorry you are going through this! We ALL have appreciated your help and

support through the years on this board and wish your son a turn around

very soon. If the Celexa worked well in 9th and 10th, why is he

reluctant to try it again. I know this disease is illogical. My DD

(12) is going through a med. change right now. We're taking her off

Zyprexa and starting her on Buspar. I have my doubts that the Buspar

will come anywhere near helping like an antipsychotic does for her, but

we'll try it. We have only added the Buspar so far slowly, we aren't

tapering the Zyprexa for 2 more week. So, she is getting the Buspar

" bonus " without taking away the Zyprexa yet and she said this morning,

" Mom, I FEEL GREAT! Don't change anything! I just want to stay like

this. " I told her we had to try without the Zyprexa and see what happens

and she was really bummed because she likes feeling NORMAL. So,

comparing that to your son, I would think he would try anything to get

rid of those bad thoughts.

Hugs to you,

Dina

[Guest guest]

Dina, thanks for the hugs! I'm printing out the part of your's about

your daughter to show . And maybe it'll help that it's a *12*

yr old when he's 18. I would think he would want relief too. But I

do know that with some of this, he doesn't think it's OCD, he thinks

it's *him* period, i.e., not everything is OCD.

SIGH!

>

>

>

> Sorry you are going through this! We ALL have appreciated your

help and

> support through the years on this board and wish your son a turn

around

> very soon. If the Celexa worked well in 9th and 10th, why is he

[Guest guest]

Thank you Eileen. I'll do a search for the post archives

for " thyroid. " The appt is the first week in April.

Sounds funny to say, but, gee, right now it'd be great if it was an

underlying cause we could clear up. Sort of like if some virus or

thyroid problem turns up, fixing it and maybe having his OCD fade

more into the background. It's just really 24/7 up front right now!

>

> the strep ones are ASO and Dnase I know I saved the thyroid

info

> so if whoever posted doesn't respond soon I will look it up - when

do

> you go??? I hope there is an underlying cause that's cured soon

and

[Guest guest]

Thank you Eileen. I'll do a search for the post archives

for " thyroid. " The appt is the first week in April.

Sounds funny to say, but, gee, right now it'd be great if it was an

underlying cause we could clear up. Sort of like if some virus or

thyroid problem turns up, fixing it and maybe having his OCD fade

more into the background. It's just really 24/7 up front right now!

>

> the strep ones are ASO and Dnase I know I saved the thyroid

info

> so if whoever posted doesn't respond soon I will look it up - when

do

> you go??? I hope there is an underlying cause that's cured soon

and