doc was no help~

[hudsonsmom]

So, I did go to the doctor the other day, for my annual physical, he was an internist. I was all ready to discuss my TS, and asked about testing all the things I was told on here as a starting point. Amino acids, hormones, metal levels etc. Well, sadly the doc kinda chuckled at me when I asked about amino acid testing. He said they didn't do any testing there other than blood tests, and amino acids weren't able to be tested in blood. I also asked about testing for metals, again, not a blood test. I told him, I understand that, but how do I go about testing for these things. He told me I was a healthy 28 year old girl and those are very serious/hard tests to do. And kinda left it at that. I didn't go into detail about my TS, when around people I usualy don't tic hardly at all. Most people don't notice. I felt pretty stupid and even though I expected some half answers, I was prepared (by those on here Thanks ) for him to think i was crazy.

 

So, ,my questions is how do I find a doc who will do these tests and listen to me. I tried to look up homopathic docs in my area and there are none listed , at least on the site I went to.

 

Thanks for advice everyone, sucks my doc didn't listen to me.

[patty]

Sorry to hear that your doctor was not open to the various tests. I had the same experience. Often, the convention dr. discredit the alternative approach of treatment.

 

I would look for a Naturopathic doc. in your area. Some ND are also homeopath.

 

I am not sure what your symptoms are, but have you considered chiro and acupuncture? That may be another avenue.

 

Patty

[orthomolecular]

Like the other poster said you could try a naturopath, and you might also look into a nutritionally oriented doctor.

 

A homeopath, one that practices classical homeopathy, would use only homeopathy really. I don't recommend a homeopath unless you know about homeopathy and are prepared for that kind of treatment. A homeopath will want you to stop taking any drugs (if possible), and if any symptoms develop during treatment the homeopath will not want you take any meds for those problems. Most people can get anxious about not using any meds especially if it comes to some type of infection that develops. But that is how a classical homeopath would want to treat you. A homeopath may not do those tests, amino acids, because they don't feel that homeopathic treatment requires that information. (This is probably how most holistic doctors would want to treat you: not treat every symptom that develops with something - meds or supplements - because that only complicates the overall picture.)

 

Now, if you think you have a thyroid issue the brodabarnes.org website can give you a list (for a fee) of doctors in your state that use the Broda Barnes method of treatment, which is not using drugs and is more sensitive to diagnosing a thyroid problem then most doctors. That might be another resource to consider, but they do charge a fee. They will send you a packet of info about natural hormone methods, especially with regards to the thyroid.

 

But you are looking for a holistic doctor. I don't recommend a doctor who works with a nutritionist. I think this may sound promising in theory, but in practice may not mean anything. Nutritionists can not diagnose anything, therefore they do not really treat anything. A nutritionist is only a dietician. If you find a doctor that thinks you need a dietician I would ask you to question why that doctor can help you. (Do you think your diet is really the only problem? Most people don't eat a perfect diet but their problems need more than just changes to their diet.) That is the case for nutritionists in general but there might be some exceptional ones out there.

 

That doctor you went to can be useful for doing the basic blood tests (chem panel, for example) so always get hard copies of those tests so you can bring them to your holistic doctor so they have the basic tests results in hand already to save some time and effort. It is not so much that doctor but our healthcare system that thinks those tests are useless.

 

Sometimes the websites for orthomolecular doctors will have doctors who have a nutrition-oriented practice. Those types of doctors may be helpful to you if you do not have a condition treated only by orthomolecular. The Huxley Institute can provide you with a list of doctors in your area. They are known for providing certification to doctors in orthomolecular training.

 

http://www.restoreunity.org/list_of_ortho_doctors.htm

 

And you can always post what part of the country you are in here to see if anyone has a good doctor in your area that might be useful. Ask anyone you know if they have a good holistic doctor. You might check at your local health food store. Sometimes they have some periodicals, free health newspapers or magazines that might have some contacts for you too. Keep asking around.

[Chemar]

hudsonsmom

 

i am sure you will know I am not surprised that a conventional doctor would take this attitude

 

have you looked on the pinned thread at the top here re Finding Medical help

http://www.latitudes.org/forums/index.php?showtopic=565

 

when it comes to people with TS and having these tests, the DAN doctors do seems to have the most experience and knowledge as well as other Integrative Physicians who have experience in treating TS

 

I would also not recommend homeopathy for what you require

 

whoever you find...do be sure to ask BEFORE you go as to whether they have experience treating people with tourettes