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Andrea Barnett Budin · 07-01-2007, 11:36 AM

Hi! I recently went to an endocrinologst, in utter desperation, finding no help any where else for 22 yrs re my constant hot flashing. She told me that could be related to high bld sugar. Had a panel of bld tests and did the glucose tolerance thing. Clinically high bld sgr, not diabetic. Yet. (BTW, haven't had sugar since '04.) Okay, my body is producing it, or a problem w/it. Pancreas not doing its job. MUST MAKE A NOTE TO TALK TO IT ABOUT THAT, come to think of it!

Also hypothyroidism, being watched. Now recent test shows even lower #s. Due to see endocrin 7/18. Something is OUT OF BALANCE. (I do suspect *allergic* reactions may equate to being "out of balance". Yes -- all those hormones -- thyroid, sex. serotonin regulation counter in to the immune system which effects every thing. HOPEFUL -- YOU are the source of that information I've been straining my brain to recall!!!

The feedback loop and stopping the cycle going on and impacting your well-being coincides with Dr. Sarno's The Divided Mind theories. Great book!

Also, Hopeful, I noted your effected urticaria areas were all prone to *abrasion*, irritating the already sensitive area. I had the buttock's involved as you describe. Used steroid cream. Kept "telling" myself it was nothing to be alarmed about, as it came and went, and seemed to come when I was stressed, followed by the itching. When I finally BELIEVED that is wasn't cause for alarm, talking myself down -- and out of the cycle -- it went away. Was the cortisone cream finally kicking in, or ... ???

The more we know, the more curious I become. LOVING ENERGY TO ALL... ANDI

07-01-2007, 11:36 AM	#6
Andrea Barnett Budin Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: LAND OF YES! w/home in Boca Raton, Florida Orig from L.I., N.Y. Ever hovering IN THE NOW... Posts: 1,904	Endocrinologist Hi! I recently went to an endocrinologst, in utter desperation, finding no help any where else for 22 yrs re my constant hot flashing. She told me that could be related to high bld sugar. Had a panel of bld tests and did the glucose tolerance thing. Clinically high bld sgr, not diabetic. Yet. (BTW, haven't had sugar since '04.) Okay, my body is producing it, or a problem w/it. Pancreas not doing its job. MUST MAKE A NOTE TO TALK TO IT ABOUT THAT, come to think of it! Also hypothyroidism, being watched. Now recent test shows even lower #s. Due to see endocrin 7/18. Something is OUT OF BALANCE. (I do suspect allergic reactions may equate to being "out of balance". Yes -- all those hormones -- thyroid, sex. serotonin regulation counter in to the immune system which effects every thing. HOPEFUL -- YOU are the source of that information I've been straining my brain to recall!!! The feedback loop and stopping the cycle going on and impacting your well-being coincides with Dr. Sarno's The Divided Mind theories. Great book! Also, Hopeful, I noted your effected urticaria areas were all prone to abrasion, irritating the already sensitive area. I had the buttock's involved as you describe. Used steroid cream. Kept "telling" myself it was nothing to be alarmed about, as it came and went, and seemed to come when I was stressed, followed by the itching. When I finally BELIEVED that is wasn't cause for alarm, talking myself down -- and out of the cycle -- it went away. Was the cortisone cream finally kicking in, or ... ??? The more we know, the more curious I become. LOVING ENERGY TO ALL... ANDI __________________ Andi BB '95 post-meno dx Invasive LOBULAR w/9cm tumor! YIKES + 2/21 nodes. Clear mammo 10 mnths earlier. Mastec/tram flap reconst/PORT/8 mnths chemo (4Adria/8CMF). Borderline ER/PR. Tamoxifen 2 yrs. Felt BLESSED. I could walk and talk, feed and bathe myself! I KNEW I would survive... '98 -- multiple mets to liver. HER2+ 80%. ER/PR- Raging, highly aggressive tumors spreading fast. New PORT. 9 mnths Taxotere Fought fire w/fire! Pronounced in cautious remission 5/99. Taxotere weekly for 6 wks, 2 wks off -- for 9 mnths. TALK ABOUT GRUELING! (I believe they've altered that protocol since those days -- sure hope so!!) + good old Vit H wkly for 1st 3 yrs, then triple dosage ev 3 wks for 7 yrs more... The "easy" chemo, right?! Not a walk in the park, but not a freight train coming at 'ya either... Added Herceptin Nov '98 (6 wks after FDA fast-tracked it for met bc). Stayed w/Vit H till July '08! Now I AM FREE! Humbly and eternally grateful for this life-saving drug! NED since '99 and planning on keeping it that way. To hell w/poor prognosis and nasty stats! STOPPED VIT H JULY '08...! REMAIN STABLE... Eternally grateful...Yes is a world & in this world of yes live (skillfully curled) all worlds ... (e e cummings) EVERY DAY I BEAT MY PREVIOUS RECORD FOR # OF CONSECUTIVE DAYS I'VE STAYED ALIVE. Smile KNOWING you too can be a miracle. Up to me and God now...