Kooky.

Sack the doctor, Pol.

Daftest thing I've done lately was stay sober at a party so I didn't get drunk and tell somebody I work with a few home truths. Been regretting it ever since.

Sally Simpson

Well, that is pretty shit!

Have you thought about seeing a trichologist?

TiddlyPom

And you were happy with this advice and didn't go and see another, proper, more intelligent, less bigoted doctor for what reason, exactly?

So you're living with it. And you're not paying for hairdressers. So you've followed a complete twats arrogant, misguided advice?

Go directly to Jail. Do not pass GO. Do not pick up $100.

TiddlyPom

She needs an endocrynologist, at a guess... an actual hormone specialist. A trich will just send her to one anyway.

Sally Simpson

That's you told Pollyana!

TP - any reccomendations of a good doctor in Bris from your thyroid thread maybe?

Kooky.

Bit like the first GP I saw here who offered me antidepressants and a referral to a counsellor because I wasn't sleeping. Erm, no, just give me the thyroid meds I asked for, you silly tart.

TiddlyPom

There are several goodies in Brisbane.

http://thyroid.about.com/gi/o.htm?zi.../australia.htm

Contact details are available on the above link.

Brisbane

Dr. Gregory Hockings endocrinologist Greenslopes Private Hospital, Greenslopes, Qld Australia PH: (Dr Hockings) .

A reader writes, “Dr Hockings listens and thinks OUTSIDE his “square.” He actually found out I had a genetic blood disease when he did a clotting test before putting me on HRT. He is CAREFUL and he is CAPABLE. I was then able to see a hematologist who allayed some of my concerns, but Dr Hockings had explained a lot of it to me...even though it was outside his field and he is REALLY busy! And, he’s a really nice guy!”

Brisbane

Dr. Christopher Strakosch, Endocrinologist, "Dr. Strakosch is approachable and understanding. He also prefers to treat patients according to their symptoms and not according to their lab values. He is also quite prepared to prescribe natural thyroid (T3) on patients request. He is very approachable and easy to talk to." (Added 6/02).

Brisbane

Dr. Dzung Price, Natural hormones,She practices complementary medicine. (added 1/04)

Brisbane / Milton

A reader writes: "Dr. Alan Hadley is a doctor I highly recommend in Brisbane. He has treated myself for Hashimoto's and my aunt for Graves' disease, we both cannot speak highly enough of him. He has gotten me onto the Natural Extract after years of being on the synthetic drug and supplemented me with Natural T3, he gave me the Reverse T3 blood test and that came back very, very bad and explained alot of my continuing poor health - he has helped rectify those effects by the above mentioned doses. He has tested me for so many other related things through blood tests and other hormone tests, seeing the big picture in all of these findings. He has a most wonderful manner about him, very supportive in every way, he looks at what causes the autoimmune disease and works on trying to rectify this - he is very open and actively encouraging to alternative health support as well. This man has changed my life around, my aunt does not know where she would be without his care." (October 2006)

Another reader writes:
"I am 31 years old and have had an under-active thyroid since I was 18. For a number of years, I was prescribed Oroxine on and off which did not make any difference at all. About 18mths or so ago I was referred to Dr Alan Hadley by a herbalist that I was seeing for fertility issues. I am so glad that she referred me to Dr Alan Hadley. He has placed me on porcine thyroid extract (a natural supplement containing both T4 AND T3). I was fortunate that I started taking this early in my pregnancy, and post pregnancy (my baby is 5 mths old), I continue to take 2x60mcg capsules daily (same dose as when I was pregnant). Dr Alan Hadley has also prescribed me with "RejuvenX", a natural supplement that I drink stirred into water that has cured digestive issues I have also had for at least 5 years. Dr Alan Hadley ensures that he does all the prerequisite tests before prescribing any treatment, and continues relevant testing at suitable intervals. Dr Alan Hadley prescribes both "mainstream" and "complementary" tests and can interpret both types of results. In my opinion he works holistically and is "worth his weight in gold". I have referred two friends to Dr Hadley, who both rave about the results they have been able to achieve from seeing him." (March 2009)

Brisbane

Dr John Lee,

A reader writes: "Dr Lee a holistic doctor who specialises in treating the thyroid and integrates natural and orthodox treatment in his clinic. He is very thorough and has made a big difference to my health and those people I have recommended to see him. " (March 2009)

viviennef

If I had a medical condition - that would be more reason for me to see a hairdresser or a wig maker or a beautician and try to get myself looking as good as I could. Your self esteem and hence your mood sounds like it needs a lift.

I dont know what your finances are like but it sounds like you need a cash blow out on you you you.

At least go get your nails done. I have seen lots of pictures of women with cancer/no or little hair looking fab.

viviennef

and not just a cash blow out - an emotional blow out - where you concentrate your emotions on making you feel good.

mandymoochops

drove off from a gas station with the pump still lodged firmly in the gas tank - subsequently demolishing everything that was attached, causing mirth to all around and anger to the owner who chased me down the street

Pollyana

I had 6 other doctors oking me around at the time and was fed up to the back teeth with all the medical cr*p I had going on.
My hair's fine, it doesn't grow, which saves me a fortune just looks like shite but thats nothing new

ABCDiamond

That reminds me of a time we were walking round Harbour Town DFO... I couldn't see our 6yr old daughter, and in slight panic asked my wife where she was.... my wife looked at me.... then up at my daughter... who was sitting on my shoulders
I still find it difficult to believe, but it was true...


But... my most recent stupid thing that I have done was in October 2008...

BadgeIsBack

logging back onto Expats?

Hutch

As far as stupid things goes - the girl that told her parents that her sister had some booze in her room is probably regretting it about now ...

http://i.imgur.com/58kXI.jpg

Dorothy

Oh my God! I did that once. I was too embarrassed to stop so I just kept driving.

Funniest thing I ever did was get a parking ticket for parking 6' from the curb. I had parked on the street out front of our house in front of a snow bank then got a taxi to the airport to go on a week's vacation. My brother was supposed to move the car into the driveway but never did. So anyway, while I was away the snow melted, leaving my car in the middle of the street.

Most embarrassing was when I was about 15 I had this white bathing suit that was just a little tube top and bikini bottoms. My older brother (same one who was going to move my car) had his friend over at my parents place one Sunday and I had a major crush on him. So, trying to impress I dive into the pool and stand up with my arms up, hands in the air. Said tube top was now down around my waist. More than 30 years later my SIL still reminds me every time we get together.