I have an appointment with Dr Gil, and was wondering if anyone has any experience with her? I did a search but nothing came up. I am hoping to find an endo that is comfortable with off lable rx's.
TIA
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Brandon 21/08/03
Charlie 28/09/05
Flora 03/10/07
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Dr Sabrina Gill? If so...yes, I've seen her. She dx'd me with PCOS, and put me on spiro and metformin. So...yeah, I think she's ok with off label.
I'm not her biggest fan....but who knows. I also haven't seen any other endos besides her.
__________________ -diagnosed October 2002
-Meds: Alesse, metformin, Cytomel, Wellbutrin
-light therapy with a goLITE for seasonal depression
-yoga & meditation almost daily, because it makes me feel good
Well, I guess what I didn't like was partially a retrospect thing. What I mean, is that while I was going to her, I asked about the possibility of my thyroid being a factor in my hair loss, depression, etc. and she basically said that my thyroid was fine. (though, she didn't thoroughly consider it) And then later, when I found a different doctor and got onto thyroid meds, it really helped. So, I think I'm just frustrated that an endo, someone that specializes in hormones, didn't consider my thyroid more seriously.
I was sent to her because my testosterone levels were very high, but she didn't try to find the cause....she just tried to treat the symptoms. I don't know...maybe that's just not feasible with our healthcare system. But I want to know why my hormones are messed up, and then fix the root problem, not just stick a bandaid over them.
I hope she's able to help you.
__________________ -diagnosed October 2002
-Meds: Alesse, metformin, Cytomel, Wellbutrin
-light therapy with a goLITE for seasonal depression
-yoga & meditation almost daily, because it makes me feel good
I've gotten to the point that I just don't get my hopes up very high with doctors anymore.
But, even if Dr. Gill isn't perfect....she might find/do something for you that really helps...even if it isn't everything.
BTW, do you happen to know a good general family doctor?
__________________ -diagnosed October 2002
-Meds: Alesse, metformin, Cytomel, Wellbutrin
-light therapy with a goLITE for seasonal depression
-yoga & meditation almost daily, because it makes me feel good
i see Dr Tokic at the Seymore Medical Clinic http://www.seymourclinic.com/
i dont know her very well, as i used midwives for my pregnancy, and we have been well since, so i havent beem there much.
But i like her well enough, she is younger, and seems open, we havent talked about PCOS much, so I would suggest giving her an interview before making up your mind.
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Brandon 21/08/03
Charlie 28/09/05
Flora 03/10/07
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