Please post your Canadian PCOS friendly Doctor or Alternative Remedy Provider here... - Page 2

eutychus · 10-17-2004, 09:33 PM

I saw an endocrinologist on 16th Ave N.W. in Calgary. Dr. R.S.

He apparently is an excellent dr. for diabetes, but would barely spare a moment to consider the problems I was having with hirsutism, weight gain, hypothyroid, acne, high blood pressure, profound fatigue, depression, kidney stones, etc. etc.

He treated me like a mental patient with diabetes.

I had to beg -in tears- for his help. He finally said these things were consistant with PCOS. He said I should always follow my psychiatrist's advice and although the medication I am on causes weight gain, and several women in my family are 250 lb.s+ I may have PCOS, I should think about losing weight. Everything would be better if I lost weight.

Don't you love it when you go to a doctor and tell him, "Doc, there's something really wrong with me. I go to Weight Watchers with a friend and she loses 50 lb. even though her arthritis makes it just about impossible to excercise and I eat less than she does and exercise myself into total exhaustion and I GAIN 10 lb.s."?

And he says I should think about trying to lose weight!!!

In other words, "I don't believe a word you are saying. You're not trying. You're lying. You're wasting my time."

PhoenixRaven · 11-23-2004, 08:48 PM

Dr. Daniel Hodges in Edmonton ...

I was referred to him by my GP, the only way to get in to see him unless ofcourse you are pregnant ...

He doesn't specialize in PCOS however he does treat many women with the symptom. He's very kind and caring even if you don't want TTC. He's very patient and listens real well.

HTH

~Corrie~

mom2kad · 02-07-2005, 09:14 PM

Dr. Robert Reid at Kingston General Hospital.

I have great faith in this man - and have heard many success stories from other patients of his, whom have become my friends over time

BunnySlippers · 02-10-2005, 05:25 PM

Brandon Manitoba

Dr. Helms
Brandon Clinic
Stn 6
620 Dennis Street, Brandon MB R7A 5E7
Ph: 204-728-4440
By referral only.
www.brandonclinic.com

Very good Doctor and he came highly recommended by others I know who were referred to him for other problems.

The Doctor who referred me to Dr. Helms is one of my angels on earth as well, she listened to me and KNEW there was more to my story than met the eye. She did not stop until we got an answer.

Dr. Lategan
Brandon Clinic
Stn 4
same contact information as above.

peanut · 05-27-2005, 01:22 AM

a great dr in Calgary and she even gave me a website to check him out and I can't for the life of me remember who he was. Please help I'm still looking for a dr here.

Thanks
Shawna

jagged1 · 05-27-2005, 09:55 AM

I see Dr Enrique Reyes in Barrie, Ontario, he's amazing!

hoping422 · 06-07-2005, 07:23 PM

My specialist helped us have our DD the first time around, and is now helping us TTC #2.

He's really good, and doesn't mess around by keeping you on things that don't work.

You need a referrel from your GP.

Dr. P. Hewlett
700 Bay Street, Ste 604
Toronto, ON
(416) 591-3992

SqueakyGerbil · 11-11-2005, 05:14 AM

Cranbrook, BC

Dr. Madeline Oosthuizen (referred usually to as "Dr. Madeline")

I'm new here (and currently quite quiet till I find out if I actually have PCOS or not)) but I just had to recomend this woman to anyone in the area. I'm currently waiting on the results on the blood tests but it was her who mentioned PCOS to me recently and was quite informed when she first mentioned it to me.

BuBu · 11-15-2005, 05:11 AM

My Naturopathic Doctor, Jackie Yurko, (in Edmonton) has been amazing ! !

I went off the birth control pill (Diane-35) in August 2004 after being on it for 5 years (I developed awful side-effects, but didn't think the pill was the culprit after so many side-effect free years). By January 2005, I still hadn't got my period back and was suffering from severe hormonal ups and downs, anger/rage, PMS like symptoms only 10x worse - definately did not feel like myself. I have always been treated for my PCOS by traditional doctors (for 10 years, since my diagnosis). After all the horrible side-effects of Diane-35, I felt like I was finished with all their prescriptions and easy fixes. So, I sought out answers on this website and others like it for alternative therapies. I was overwhelmed at the prospect of a whole new approach to treating my disease, so my next step was to find an expert that could fine tune a plan for my specific needs and issues. This is where Dr. Jackie Yurko came in. She has totally given me my life back without side-effects. She also has been the only doctor that has taken the time to listen to me on a consistant basis. I have a say in how I treat and manage my PCOS (which is NOVEL) --- I just can't thank her enough.

lil lizzie · 03-06-2006, 08:52 AM

I just moved here (Wetaskiwin) from Edmonton and I found an amazing GP, Dr. van Tonder. My new ob/gyn is in Camrose, Dr. Ward. My naturopath is Kathy who owns Totally Natural Remedies out of Airdrie.

Sierra_Canada · 04-11-2006, 05:53 PM

Does anyone know a good accupuncturist in Calgary?

Dr. Alyssa Gaul is a really good naturopath in Calgary. I think she's on 14 St NW.

BeetleGirl · 04-11-2006, 06:21 PM

Hi Again Sierra,

I posted a question about a good acupuncturist the other day on another Canadian Board
You need to sign up up to read the post but incase you are interested the two that I was recommended were

Leslie Ring-Adams at the Calgary Winter Club 289-0040
&
Angela (Angie) Fingler at the Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic 253-3103

These were both recommended by FH's clinic pateints. I am hoping to check them both out when dh's benefits kick in but feel free to share any experience that you have.

lil_ital_boo · 06-03-2006, 11:32 PM

Here's one in Newmarket Ontario, he is GREAT!!

Dr.H.Wang
Endocrinology

Dixon Medical Centre
531 Davis Drive
Suite 310
Newmarket, Ontario
L3Y 6P5
Tel # (905) 853-4253
Fax# (905) 853-2813

toren · 06-20-2006, 05:43 AM

Ottawa, Ontario
Dr. Nicholas Begin
Portabello Blvd, Orleans
He's an OB/GYN with a background in infertility, and he picked up my pcos very quickly! You need a referal to see him.

lilredcat · 07-30-2006, 05:15 PM

I'm in Toronto and have heard from other doctors that the RE I see is the best in Toronto. His name is:

Dr. Patrick Hewlett
700 Bay Street, Suite 604
Toronto, ON
(416) 591-3992

Highly recommend him!!!!!! He is the best doctor I have ever seen. He took me seriously and finally diagnosed me after other doctors have told me "it's all in my head" bs. Nope. It's PCOS. Now we are TTC and I am confident he will help us get pg!!!!!!!

02-07-2005, 09:14 PM	#18 (permalink)
mom2kad THEY CONQUERED!!!!! Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Southeastern Ontario, Canada Posts: 41 Points: 2,252.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,252.00 Donate	Dr. Robert Reid at Kingston General Hospital. I have great faith in this man - and have heard many success stories from other patients of his, whom have become my friends over time __________________ ~ PREGNANT!!! suprise bfp! P4 came back neg. on May 31st blood draw... but + hpt on June 14th! ~ 06/14 - beta 27 ~ 06/16 - beta 76 almost TRIPLE ~ 100mg Clomid (cd 2-9) of 9 cycles, only O'ed 3x. ~ PCOS, Hypothyroid (112mcg synthroid), mild IR ~ Metformin @ 1500mg per day ~ Mommy to 3yr old daughter: conceived on 100mg Clomid, 3rd cycle on the med. No thyroid or IR issues back then.

05-27-2005, 01:22 AM	#20 (permalink)
peanut Alberta Cyster Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 55 My Mood: Points: 3,795.98 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 3,795.98 Donate	someone told me about a great dr in Calgary and she even gave me a website to check him out and I can't for the life of me remember who he was. Please help I'm still looking for a dr here. Thanks Shawna __________________ To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. ME-33 DH-37 To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

05-27-2005, 09:55 AM	#21 (permalink)
jagged1 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Wasaga Beach, Ontario Posts: 249 Points: 4,021.46 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 4,021.46 Donate	I see Dr Enrique Reyes in Barrie, Ontario, he's amazing! __________________ AMANDA Me 26 DH 29 Ovarian Drilling May,2005 Chlomid Feb 28th, 2006 (first round) Clomid April 5 (second round) Both a bust/ really bad side effects/ done with clomid I can do all things through Christ who Stregthens Me To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

11-15-2005, 05:11 AM	#24 (permalink)
BuBu Lurker Since Sept. 2004 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 92 Points: 1,600.97 Bank: 472.98 Total Points: 2,073.95 Donate	Edmonton Naturopathic Doctor My Naturopathic Doctor, Jackie Yurko, (in Edmonton) has been amazing ! ! I went off the birth control pill (Diane-35) in August 2004 after being on it for 5 years (I developed awful side-effects, but didn't think the pill was the culprit after so many side-effect free years). By January 2005, I still hadn't got my period back and was suffering from severe hormonal ups and downs, anger/rage, PMS like symptoms only 10x worse - definately did not feel like myself. I have always been treated for my PCOS by traditional doctors (for 10 years, since my diagnosis). After all the horrible side-effects of Diane-35, I felt like I was finished with all their prescriptions and easy fixes. So, I sought out answers on this website and others like it for alternative therapies. I was overwhelmed at the prospect of a whole new approach to treating my disease, so my next step was to find an expert that could fine tune a plan for my specific needs and issues. This is where Dr. Jackie Yurko came in. She has totally given me my life back without side-effects. She also has been the only doctor that has taken the time to listen to me on a consistant basis. I have a say in how I treat and manage my PCOS (which is NOVEL) --- I just can't thank her enough.

03-06-2006, 08:52 AM	#25 (permalink)
lil lizzie THINside out cyster Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 5,485 My Mood: Points: 2,285.88 Bank: 75.95 Total Points: 2,361.83 Donate	I just moved here (Wetaskiwin) from Edmonton and I found an amazing GP, Dr. van Tonder. My new ob/gyn is in Camrose, Dr. Ward. My naturopath is Kathy who owns Totally Natural Remedies out of Airdrie. __________________ Amber(24) DH (31) To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. First injectables cycle + IUI Jan '07 ~ bust

10-17-2004, 09:33 PM	#16 (permalink)
eutychus Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 32 Points: 290.81 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 290.81 Donate	I saw an endocrinologist on 16th Ave N.W. in Calgary. Dr. R.S. He apparently is an excellent dr. for diabetes, but would barely spare a moment to consider the problems I was having with hirsutism, weight gain, hypothyroid, acne, high blood pressure, profound fatigue, depression, kidney stones, etc. etc. He treated me like a mental patient with diabetes. I had to beg -in tears- for his help. He finally said these things were consistant with PCOS. He said I should always follow my psychiatrist's advice and although the medication I am on causes weight gain, and several women in my family are 250 lb.s+ I may have PCOS, I should think about losing weight. Everything would be better if I lost weight. Don't you love it when you go to a doctor and tell him, "Doc, there's something really wrong with me. I go to Weight Watchers with a friend and she loses 50 lb. even though her arthritis makes it just about impossible to excercise and I eat less than she does and exercise myself into total exhaustion and I GAIN 10 lb.s."? And he says I should think about trying to lose weight!!! In other words, "I don't believe a word you are saying. You're not trying. You're lying. You're wasting my time."

11-23-2004, 08:48 PM	#17 (permalink)
PhoenixRaven Registered User Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Edmonton, Alberta Posts: 3,142 My Mood: Points: 12,271.29 Bank: 32,302.75 Total Points: 44,574.05 Donate	Dr. Daniel Hodges in Edmonton ... I was referred to him by my GP, the only way to get in to see him unless ofcourse you are pregnant ... He doesn't specialize in PCOS however he does treat many women with the symptom. He's very kind and caring even if you don't want TTC. He's very patient and listens real well. HTH ~Corrie~

02-10-2005, 05:25 PM	#19 (permalink)
BunnySlippers Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Canada Posts: 28 Points: 613.42 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 613.42 Donate	Brandon Manitoba Dr. Helms Brandon Clinic Stn 6 620 Dennis Street, Brandon MB R7A 5E7 Ph: 204-728-4440 By referral only. www.brandonclinic.com Very good Doctor and he came highly recommended by others I know who were referred to him for other problems. The Doctor who referred me to Dr. Helms is one of my angels on earth as well, she listened to me and KNEW there was more to my story than met the eye. She did not stop until we got an answer. Dr. Lategan Brandon Clinic Stn 4 same contact information as above.

06-07-2005, 07:23 PM	#22 (permalink)
hoping422 Shannon & Ian's Mom Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 192 My Mood: Points: 2,152.60 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 2,152.60 Donate	My specialist helped us have our DD the first time around, and is now helping us TTC #2. He's really good, and doesn't mess around by keeping you on things that don't work. You need a referrel from your GP. Dr. P. Hewlett 700 Bay Street, Ste 604 Toronto, ON (416) 591-3992

11-11-2005, 05:14 AM	#23 (permalink)
SqueakyGerbil Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: British Columbia, Canada Posts: 28 Points: 215.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 215.00 Donate	Cranbrook, BC Dr. Madeline Oosthuizen (referred usually to as "Dr. Madeline") I'm new here (and currently quite quiet till I find out if I actually have PCOS or not)) but I just had to recomend this woman to anyone in the area. I'm currently waiting on the results on the blood tests but it was her who mentioned PCOS to me recently and was quite informed when she first mentioned it to me.

04-11-2006, 05:53 PM	#26 (permalink)
Sierra_Canada Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 9 Points: 292.00 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 292.00 Donate	Does anyone know a good accupuncturist in Calgary? Dr. Alyssa Gaul is a really good naturopath in Calgary. I think she's on 14 St NW.

04-11-2006, 06:21 PM	#27 (permalink)
BeetleGirl Shattered Dreams! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Kelownafornia Posts: 14,349 My Mood: Points: 11,555.57 Bank: 636,932.11 Total Points: 648,487.67 Donate	Hi Again Sierra, I posted a question about a good acupuncturist the other day on another Canadian Board You need to sign up up to read the post but incase you are interested the two that I was recommended were Leslie Ring-Adams at the Calgary Winter Club 289-0040 & Angela (Angie) Fingler at the Acupuncture & Wellness Clinic 253-3103 These were both recommended by FH's clinic pateints. I am hoping to check them both out when dh's benefits kick in but feel free to share any experience that you have.

06-03-2006, 11:32 PM	#28 (permalink)
lil_ital_boo Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 52 My Mood: Points: 57.00 Bank: 2,325.56 Total Points: 2,382.56 Donate	Here's one in Newmarket Ontario, he is GREAT!! Dr.H.Wang Endocrinology Dixon Medical Centre 531 Davis Drive Suite 310 Newmarket, Ontario L3Y 6P5 Tel # (905) 853-4253 Fax# (905) 853-2813

06-20-2006, 05:43 AM	#29 (permalink)
toren Registered User Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Ottawa Posts: 25 Points: 502.66 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 502.66 Donate	Ottawa, Ontario Dr. Nicholas Begin Portabello Blvd, Orleans He's an OB/GYN with a background in infertility, and he picked up my pcos very quickly! You need a referal to see him.

07-30-2006, 05:15 PM	#30 (permalink)
lilredcat Love Kitties, Hate PCOS! Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 199 My Mood: Points: 7,086.75 Bank: 0.00 Total Points: 7,086.75 Donate	I'm in Toronto and have heard from other doctors that the RE I see is the best in Toronto. His name is: Dr. Patrick Hewlett 700 Bay Street, Suite 604 Toronto, ON (416) 591-3992 Highly recommend him!!!!!! He is the best doctor I have ever seen. He took me seriously and finally diagnosed me after other doctors have told me "it's all in my head" bs. Nope. It's PCOS. Now we are TTC and I am confident he will help us get pg!!!!!!! __________________ Nat --- Mom to Evan To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. born June 20/07 Dx PCOS June '06 Metformin 1500mg & Clomid 50mg cd 3-7 did the trick! Also Mom to Bear, our bossy kitty To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 10 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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