Wellness

[chrystaltree]

Just be honest with your doctor and let him or her know about about all the supplements you take.  If what they get paid to do.

[Dra]

thank you I don't often post but I do follow the discussions I appreciate you sharing your knowledge 

[Mom2Dogs]

I tell my doctor what I take...it's not much, just calcium, VD and the silica powder.

[kate2357]

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@Q-Checker wrote:

@misspepsi-- I cringe along with you! It constantly amazes and disturbs me that people pose medical questions to lay people -- and strangers at that! If competent doctors felt that they needed to learn more about supplements,  or ANYTHING of potential medical significance, they would surely do so. If not, they should relinquish their license and the patient should seek another physician. Competent physicians continuously stay abreast of new, and complex research. And the vast majority of physicians are competent. Thankfully, THEY do not rely on heresay from strangers or untrained lay people but continuously build on many long years of arduous academic study and practice. 

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@Q-Checker 

Your posting style seems awfully familiar to another poster who hasn't been around for a few months. 🤔 Perhaps it's both how and who you're directing your comments at that seem familiar. Ah well. Everyone is entitled to their windy city comments. Hope you're having a wonderful spring.

[kate2357]

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@magicmoodz wrote:

Not that you need a cheerleader @SilleeMee, but being associated with you for several years now on this board I would trust you above many doctors. Your vast knowledge and expertise is much appreciated!

My niece graduated with a PharmD degree last year which requires one more year of school than an MD. Prior to graduation in her last year she rotated hospitals every 6 weeks and had the opportunity(?) at 6:00 am to do rounds with doctors. She was pleased when a doctor would ask her what medication she would prescribe for a patient.

That being said, I don't believe any doctor is above researching on our own, a second opinion and yes, even asking for input on a QVC board.😀

And that reminds me...my surgeon suggested I take an over the counter medication. I told her I was taking another med and was advised not to take anything else because of contraindications, to which my surgeon said "I've never heard that". So there you go.😲

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@magicmoodz 

ITA regarding how helpful @SilleeMee has been for me regarding specific supplements. I did my own research and discussed with Primary doc...but got the starting info from SilleeMee. I do not take very many supplements and the ones I take are for a specific purpose.

[SilleeMee]

Getting your blood tested doesn't have to be done using a doctor's request. There are labs such Quest, Lapcorp and others where you can choose a blood test(s) on demand, schedule a blood draw and have the results back to you in a matter of days. You can order them online. They offer panels and prices are listed on their websites.

That kind of on-demand blood test request is not done through your doctor so insurance won't cover it. The blood test results you get are for your personal records but they can be presented to your doctor for diagnostic purposes.

[rockygems123]

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@Mom2Dogs wrote:

I tell my doctor what I take...it's not much, just calcium, VD and the silica powder.

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@Mom2Dogs.  Is it the same silica powder in the big bag that was posted or is it another brand? TIA.  Trying to decide if I want such a large bag or not.

[chrystaltree]

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Getting your blood tested doesn't have to be done using a doctor's request. There are labs such Quest, Lapcorp and others where you can choose a blood test(s) on demand, schedule a blood draw and have the results back to you in a matter of days. You can order them online. They offer panels and prices are listed on their websites.

That kind of on-demand blood test request is not done through your doctor so insurance won't cover it. The blood test results you get are for your personal records but they can be presented to your doctor for diagnostic purposes.

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         And it's extraordinarily expensive because it's self pay so you don't get the discount that insurers get.  

[SilleeMee]

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@chrystaltree wrote:

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@SilleeMee wrote:

Getting your blood tested doesn't have to be done using a doctor's request. There are labs such Quest, Lapcorp and others where you can choose a blood test(s) on demand, schedule a blood draw and have the results back to you in a matter of days. You can order them online. They offer panels and prices are listed on their websites.

That kind of on-demand blood test request is not done through your doctor so insurance won't cover it. The blood test results you get are for your personal records but they can be presented to your doctor for diagnostic purposes.

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         And it's extraordinarily expensive because it's self pay so you don't get the discount that insurers get.  

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For people who don't have health insurance, for one reason or another, the option to have blood tested is there. Plus if I want to know just what my cholesterol level is, Quest price is $31 for that. If I were to go to my doctor and have it requested then I'd have a co-pay on top of a discounted lab test through insurance.

[hckynutjohn]

I will stick with my doctors when it comes to blood draws. My PCP, and the Specialists I see, consistently use the same lab for their results. My Cardiologist uses a different lab than my Hematologist, but the readings they and I wish to see, all are done at the same labs.

Yes, different labs, can mean different readings. In very important readings, a .1 difference can and does make a big difference. 

I'd like to think everyone that decides to pay for a personal blood draw, are doing so for the right reasons. There are a few people that think of ways to have their doctor think they are doing better than they are. Why? Many reasons I could name.

hckynut