Update.

Oct 04, 2011

Well, I had my appointment yesterday. Primary isn't happy with lack of lab test from my surgeons office. My iron, saturation % and ferratin levels arent even NEAR being in range but not low enough for infusions.  They've NEVER tested my calcium..b12 etc. I was SO angry to find this out, luckily though my primary care was even angrier. He asked me to sit tight for a sec, I heard him ask his nurse to get my surgeons office on the phone and then heard him lose his temper. ^_^ I LOVE my primary for that!!  

Anywhoo, he asked me about my blood pressure dropping and he concluded that the length of time it takes me to recover from the orthostatic hypotension episodes along with the SUPER high pulse (anywhere from 150 to 200 at times ) then dropping back down in the 60's ...I get to wear a halter monitor for a few days as soon as they get the pre auth. from insurance.  He strongly suspects arryhthmia and doesn't want to take any chances considering my dad's history with heart problems. *Dad's heart wasn't tested until 8 years ago in his 50's and he ended up with emergency  triple bypass* ...so he's not messing around here.  He's also asked me to try taking my iron on an empty pouch for about a week..maybe some hot tea to coat but thats it.  He's doing some research and about 8 different blood panels to see what we need to do with prescriptions.  I'm VERY thankful for a primary doc that cares and doesn't see me as just another bill he sends out!

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