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im 64 years old. am post menopausal. also going through some anxiety issues which i am positive leads back to hormones. my dr says not to test because my results will show low results...so why test. well.... why not test?? im not familiar how the blood test reads but could i have abnormally low results? could i take something for it?? any advice?
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jude84900 Elmtree57
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Hi Elizabeth,
Sure the doc knows your hormone numbers will be low. Leading into menopause and being in menopause your body quits making certain hormones or not enough to keep you happy and healthy. If you have access to a holistic or alternative dr I think you will be surprised on how they would treat low hormones compared to general docs. I'm 61, been on bio identical hormones for 6 years with a holistic dr and will stay on them for life. Good luck.
beth13506 jude84900
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Hi Judy,
Thank you for sharing your experience with holistic approach doctor i just have a question how long have you been seeing him/her ? and since health insurance dont cover the treatment do you pay all out of pocket? some insursnces cover as out of network after the deductable is met .
Beth
jude84900 beth13506
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Hi Beth
I've been going to my holistic doc for 6 years. It isn't covered by my insurance although I've never tried to see if they would cover just a portion. My insurance does pick up a very large part of all my lab work which is done a couple times a year so that helps. I've decided to invest in my health and I have never regretted it. Actually once you get set up with what you need its just maintaining and its affordable.
beth13506 jude84900
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Thank you for your response ,im 45 , have seen a holistic approach doctor for my peri symptoms she gave me around 7 meds and supplement's with follow up visit i haven't take any of it my body has reaction to many things so i don't know what to do , she advised me to take it but if i get reaction i might ended up to ER where conventional doctors dont support the whole idea of holistic approach im in dilemma but wants to feel better, getting constant pain every day .
Beth
Elmtree57 jude84900
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thanks. im going to take a break from drs at the moment. have too much noise from specialists, friends, family. don't get me wrong i know they want to help, The holistic approach could be the answer
jude84900 Elmtree57
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Beth,
Curious if your holistic place ran labs? Did they ck any hormone levels?
Just saying, when I started my journey lots of lab work was done through blood draw and daily urine samples. Finding the right dr is crucial. Many general docs went into holistic medicine.
jude84900
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sorry Elizabeth, that last response was for Beth .