Costochondritis- The Doctor Show

To those new to my blog, howdy! I've recently been diagnosed with Celiac, the reason for my costochondritis. The doctor who recently told me my Celiac diagnoses was Dr. Wallach. I called into his national radio show to talk about Costochondritis, and he told me I had Celiac after a chat about my symptoms...I was skeptical, but then went on and got a diagnoses via gene testing. Holla!

So to those who have asked for the information to call into the radio show and talk to Dr. Wallach (for free). who originally told me I had Celiac.- here's the number for the radio show:

"Dead Doctors Don't Lie" Radio Show LIVE with Dr.Wallach.
Monday through Friday # 1-888-379-2552
12noon-1pm pacific, 2pm-3pm central, 3pm-4pm eastern.

If you are interested in calling in to the Dr. Wallach radio show here in the U.S....have these things ready:

• Notepad and pen, be prepared to write crazy fast- he talks fast
  
• Check out his Youngevity website HERE, so when he talks to you about supplementation, you have an idea of what he's talking about (of course, you don't have to use his supplements or suggestions at all, but free advice while sitting on the couch ain't so bad).
  
• Have your most prominent symptoms ready to read off to him (think quick bullet point list of all your symptoms)
• When you get on the show, it moves fast, say "my name is blank and my symptoms are A.B.C.D. and E, and I'm seeking some advice." Then be prepared to write, write, write.
• He may ask your name, age, and weight ( to tell you the supplements he may want you on)
• When you get off the phone, remember you don't have to take ANY of his advice, just think of it as another tool to use. However, after 75 doctors...this dude nailed me. Pretty cool.

Or if you want to meet him in person, His 2010 schedule is HERE.

So, do I assume everyone wants to call into this show? No, my friends. I'm not saying that at all. This is just another option to possibly try, no pressure from this little blogger, just a wish for us to all be well. And since my Costo blog, that has become like a fuzzy pink security blanket to me, is coming to a close this month, I want to put as much information as I can out there into the bloggy world for my Costo/invisible illness brothers and sisters. You guys are so special to me!

Hugs,
Lucy

Costochondritis- Choosing a Doctor

First off, this condition can last for weeks or years (Click HERE for more on how long Costo can last). So choosing a physician that you really trust and really listens to you, is VERY important. To learn about problems to rule out and about misdiagnoses that happen when you trying to get diagnosed with Costochondrits, click HERE.

These are a few physicians that I personally found helpful. Let me know what type of physician helped you!

• General practitioner- I saw over 15 before I found one that understood the condition.
  
• Rheumatologist - My Rheumy helped rule out any auto-immune problems.
  
• Internist - My internist ordered several MRI's and chest X-Rays' and helped rule out skeletal problems.
• Cardiologist- This doctor ruled out any heart issues and helped put my mind at ease....before he told me the pain must be in my head. Meanie. =)
  
• Physiatrist- This is a pain management doctor who diagnosed me
  

PS- If you are near College Station, TX and looking for a diagnoses-make an appt. with Dr. Stonecipher. You can find him at http://www.texaspainandspine.com/
He mostly does pain management- shots etc. Those did not help me at all. However, he's an expert in diagnosing the condition.

I was told by my first couple of doctors that the pain was in my head and I needed to deal with it...it was crushing...but I refused to listen to them. It took me 2 years and over 75 doctors to be diagnosed. No joke. I was finally diagnosed by Dr. Stonecipher who deals with Costochondritis on a daily bases. After the diagnosis, I was in a lot of pain, but not terrified anymore. So know in your heart that although this pain can become absolutely unbearable and I know it is...you are safe...the pain may kill ya, but the condition won't. =)