Category Archives: Autoimmune disease

This morning I had a lovely surprise. I had sent some of my lab results to the menopause doctor in the United States. Part of her reply read as follows, “The estradiol was high if you were taking the premarin….if … Continue reading →

This morning I called the director of Lab Services at the City Hospital. I asked if my American doctor (the Hormone Doctor) faxed lab requests to them, would they do the tests and send the results back to the American … Continue reading →

Today meant another drive into the city for me. Had an appointment with Squirt, my family doctor. On the ride into the city I kept up a steady stream of conversation with my self. (I have been told you can … Continue reading →

On September 13, 2000 I sent the Hormone doctor two pictures of myself. One picture was taken in August 1996 and the other picture was taken in October 1999. Today I had another email from him. He wrote, “Got the … Continue reading →

Received an email from the Hormone doctor today. He listed a number of suggestions, that read as follows: 1. Thyroid – I think you have impaired conversion of T4 to T3. What was the normal for the free T3? What … Continue reading →

I decided yesterday that I had to take some action on my own. I emailed a doctor in the United States who specializes in menopause. I sent her a complete list of my symptoms and asked for her advice. I … Continue reading →

I decided yesterday that I had to take some action on my own. I emailed a doctor in the United States who specializes in menopause. I sent her a complete list of my symptoms and asked for her advice. I … Continue reading →

I cannot believe how naive I was in 1998.  Actually I was downright ignorant.  I submitted to RAI in April 1998, which is probably the biggest mistake I have ever made in my life. Life has been a continued nightmare … Continue reading →

I marvel at the patience so many sick people exhibit during this waiting game we are all forced to play. How do these people keep it up? I am exhausted! After only 2 hours of sleep I woke up this … Continue reading →

It has been a lovely summer so far. I have been swimming every day with my 6-year-old grandson. I am Wanda the whale and he is the shark. Wanda’s goal is to try and catch the shark! Well, that kid … Continue reading →