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New Theories / Re: Post Orgasmic Illness Syndrome (POIS)
« on: 05/06/2012 17:26:15 »
Badgerstripe,
The blood tests that Dr. Goldmeier ordered are very basic tests. So, it isn't surprising that nothing showed up that could potentially point to an immunological problem, a hormonal imbalance, or an inflammatory condition (these are just some examples).
He may be a wonderful psychiatrist -- I have no idea if he is or isn't -- and may even have some worthwhile techniques to offer that could help lower a bit of the stress that POIS induces. But his work-up from a medical standpoint sounds far from complete, especially in a condition as complicated (and, to date, mysterious) as POIS.
Is Dr. Goldmeier a psychiatrist? Does he have any other specialty?
I ask because I'm trying to understand his involvement with POIS and why is he referenced so frequently on this forum. I've found him on the databases that we use, but could not determine why he's considered by some of the forum members as a POIS expert. This is not to cast any aspersions -- I really don't know his background. Input would be appreciated!
(The fact that his office lost your first set of blood tests is not a good sign, just FYI.)
I wish you the best of luck with the allergist that you'll be seeing. However, keep in mind that POIS might not be an allergy (it might be, but nobody knows yet!).
It's all very frustrating, and I can only imagine what it's like to try to go through a POIS workup without any basic, scientific research having been undertaken.
Best wishes to you!
Stef
The blood tests that Dr. Goldmeier ordered are very basic tests. So, it isn't surprising that nothing showed up that could potentially point to an immunological problem, a hormonal imbalance, or an inflammatory condition (these are just some examples).
He may be a wonderful psychiatrist -- I have no idea if he is or isn't -- and may even have some worthwhile techniques to offer that could help lower a bit of the stress that POIS induces. But his work-up from a medical standpoint sounds far from complete, especially in a condition as complicated (and, to date, mysterious) as POIS.
Is Dr. Goldmeier a psychiatrist? Does he have any other specialty?
I ask because I'm trying to understand his involvement with POIS and why is he referenced so frequently on this forum. I've found him on the databases that we use, but could not determine why he's considered by some of the forum members as a POIS expert. This is not to cast any aspersions -- I really don't know his background. Input would be appreciated!
(The fact that his office lost your first set of blood tests is not a good sign, just FYI.)
I wish you the best of luck with the allergist that you'll be seeing. However, keep in mind that POIS might not be an allergy (it might be, but nobody knows yet!).
It's all very frustrating, and I can only imagine what it's like to try to go through a POIS workup without any basic, scientific research having been undertaken.
Best wishes to you!
Stef