Being Honest With My Doc?

[Dr. Zeus]

Got an appointemnt later this week. I'll be asking for scribed GH and HCG . Normally in the past I get dirty looks whenever inquiring about hormone levels.

Though I have a lot of typical symptoms of low hormone levels, I've had difficulty getting doctors to even run blood tests.

When I go in to see my new doc this week, I was thinking of telling him I was diagnosed with low hormonal levels as a teenager. I'm hoping this will add credibility to my requests. But it might make things more difficult if he determines he's willing to treat me, but first insists on seeing my transcripts.

[zaggahamma]

actually seems like a good idea if you've been questioned b4....don't think he'll need to see that far back on your health "resume"....wouldn't it be nice to get some GH with insurance?

[Property of Steroid.com]

Got an appointemnt later this week. I'll be asking for scribed GH and HCG . Normally in the past I get dirty looks whenever inquiring about hormone levels.

Though I have a lot of typical symptoms of low hormone levels, I've had difficulty getting doctors to even run blood tests.

When I go in to see my new doc this week, I was thinking of telling him I was diagnosed with low hormonal levels as a teenager. I'm hoping this will add credibility to my requests. But it might make things more difficult if he determines he's willing to treat me, but first insists on seeing my transcripts.

Your doctor works for you, not the other way around. You pay him. If you want bloodwork done, then you ask for it (tell him you are eperiencing symptoms consistent with andropause or low testosterone levels ). If he doesn't want to play ball, simply remind him that you're well within your rights as a patient to ask for bloodwork. Also, remind him that you can go elsewhere. You may even want to shop around (*on the phone) and find a doctor who will prescribe bloodwork prior to even setting foot on the premises and paying for the visit.

[Hard Head]

Your doctor works for you, not the other way around. You pay him. If you want bloodwork done, then you ask for it (tell him you are eperiencing symptoms consistent with andropause or low testosterone levels ). If he doesn't want to play ball, simply remind him that you're well within your rights as a patient to ask for bloodwork. Also, remind him that you can go elsewhere. You may even want to shop around (*on the phone) and find a doctor who will prescribe bloodwork prior to even setting foot on the premises and paying for the visit.

This are great words BUT even while phone shopping, the receptionists will say anything to get you in the door.

I strongly suggest that you request a consult with the physician. You should make it clear that you are seeking HRT or GH therapy and ask if the doctor is specifically comfortable with those protocols. You should also stipulate to the receptionist that you will not be paying for this consult unless YOU decide to become a patient, get her name and write the time and date down. If you recieve any sort of treatment, you are then a patient and will need to pay for your visit, but a consult is just a sit down in the Dr.'s office. If you are happy with him and his responses to your appropriate questions, pay the man, if not, ploitely tell him that you were seeking a specific form of treatment and that you will need to find someone who is comfortable with that. Ask him for a referral! Docs know docs.

Look, he might see you and realize that there are underlying problems that need to be checked first so don't go off in a huff if you don't get what you want right off the bat, without a full evaluation, your new doctor will be remiss in his duty.

If you are lucky he will do a blood draw right there, it is a pain in the ass to have to go to a blood draw clinic. You might also expect him to order a stim test which will most likely not be done in his office. Your insurance isn't going to pay for GH without 2 failed stim tests so, there you go.

[Dr. Zeus]

Lots of info here. Thanks for all the replies.

[Spyke]

Got an appointemnt later this week. I'll be asking for scribed GH and HCG . Normally in the past I get dirty looks whenever inquiring about hormone levels.

Though I have a lot of typical symptoms of low hormone levels, I've had difficulty getting doctors to even run blood tests.

When I go in to see my new doc this week, I was thinking of telling him I was diagnosed with low hormonal levels as a teenager. I'm hoping this will add credibility to my requests. But it might make things more difficult if he determines he's willing to treat me, but first insists on seeing my transcripts.

Why are you set on GH and hcg? You may just have low test. Docs are think you are up to something if you come in and seem hell bent on GH. How do yo even know your GH levels are low?