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Posted in Anemia by Paul Asplund on Jan 27, 2009

I just got a call from the producers of the show thanking us for the great response!


The have booked everyone they need for this week and asked permission to reach out to the DS community for future shows.


Thanks to everyone who participated!


PaulDS


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Hello All,


We received a media inquiry that's worth passing along to you.


The CBS Television show, The Doctors, is looking for people to participate in this Friday's show.


The Segment, ASK THE DOCS: WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER YOU’RE DIAGNOSED, is looking for people from all over the country who were recently diagnosed with one of the following conditions and have a question to ask our doctors about it.


Participants must be available from 9 am-11 am (Pacific time) on Friday Jan 30th.  They will have you ask your questions via phone, webcam (they provide), or in the audience.


They are looking for people with any of the following conditions: 


Frozen Shoulder


Bell's Palsy


Diverticulitis


Anemia


Tinnitus


Hepatitis A


Celiac Disease


If you want to know more about the show, check out their website at:


www.thedoctorstv.com


All the best,


PaulDS


CATEGORIES: News
CONDITIONS AND COMMUNITIES: Anemia  •  Arthritis  •  Bell's Palsy  •  Celiac Disease  •  Diverticulitis  •  Fibromyalgia  •  Lupus  •  Tinnitus
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Paul~How nice is that!! the doctors show -i watch it everyday-- well, i tape it everyday on the dvr!! and mostly watch it in the evening when i cant sleep!! from fibromyalgia, tmj, migrains. & the list goes on..My husband had written them a letter asking them about his 2nd aorta anurysm.. But, hey you can sign me up for that show any time with all the stuff i have too!!..Well, I also, have 4 sisters& 1 brother that has the fibro& all the other stuff that goes along with too.. its a family thing (disease) fibromyalgia!!We do an article in our daily news paper on or around fibromyalgia awareness day.. may 12th..We try to get involved in stuff to support this disease & try to help other people with it.. cause there is alot of people out there they dont know much about it..& even all of us are still learning everyday about this disease!!
Paul~ Thank- you for letting us all know that information!!..
Kimba66
By kimba66  Feb 13, 2009
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Rewrite: Diagnosis can be an insidious form of warping healthy responses to symptoms into dependence on treatment.

I wonder if the show would be able to handle that kind of voice. Feel free to get in touch, if you wish to interview me.
By dainis  Feb 09, 2009
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Diagnosis is an insidious form of warping healthy responses to symptoms into a dependence on treatment.
By dainis  Feb 09, 2009
14
fibromyalgia and amyloidosis very rare
By ckat  Feb 03, 2009
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How about a rare but painful misunder stood disease AOSD Adult onset Still Disease its like haveing RA and Lupus in one disease and its hard to diagnose and harder to get a handle on . I have had it over a year now but am dealing with it because of my net work of friends with the disease. Not many people know about this disease it would be good to get the word out. Im 33 years old and it has really impacted my family and my life as a young women.
Thanks
Heather Fulz
By wildflowergirl  Jan 30, 2009
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Hello,
I wish they would have a show and include TMJ,or jaw joint disorder. This is a dibilitating condition, many people are in chronic pain cannot chew food anymore, clench or lift anything of medium weight.

I have this and it takes away your quality of your life, effects your friends, and family because people cannot deal with it and don't understand it.

This is a hidden disibility, we have a right to have this discussed so people can be helped and diagnosed correctly and have help with insurance if it is not a surgery.

Many people deal with severe depression, insomnia and social isolation and dibilitating pain. Some people will have a jaw that locks open, some will lock close and many have arthritis in their joint, sooooo many complications. People also end up with eating disorders.

Please include this serious condition.
Kathy - California
By klpeach  Jan 30, 2009
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MIGRAINE HEADACHES!!! They have touched on migraines but I haven't seen anything really dedicated time-wise on causes and solutions. I would love to share what I've finally figured out cause and solution for me. It's simple really. Causes:Stress and Hormone Imbalance...Solutions-Quit my job as a nurse{now days pretty impossible to go without a paycheck} I am blessed to have a husband who has a full-time job.For people who cannot take meds such as Imitrex the Medication that works for me: Exedrin Migraine 2 tabs right at the beginning twinge of headache pain. If nauseated and vomiting I give myself prescribed Torradol Intramuscular shot. Works 99% of the time. Took yrs and many different meds and lots of $ and several doctors to be at a place where I'm not scared to wake up in the morning...
By Sandy1020  Jan 30, 2009
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WILL THERE BE A SHOW ABOUT DEMENTIA?? I VOLUNTEER!!! I AM SO FURIOUS THAT I AM IN THIS CONDITION BECAUSE OF THE VIOLENCE I SUFFERED AT THE HANDS OF MY FIRST HUSBAND!! I HAVE PROGRESSIVE DEMENTIA!! I WAS ABUSED FOR THIRTEEN YEARS.MY DOCTORED LOKED AT MY MRI IN THE BEGINNING OF MY TROUBLE AND ASKED IF I HAD PLAYED A LOT OF CONTACT SPORTS!!! DID I HAVE A LOT OF FALLS? WELL!!! NO!!! I WAS MARRIED TO A WIFE BEATER, A CHEATER AND A PERSON WHO CANNOT BE CALLED A MAN!!! WE HAVE BEEN DIVORCED SINCE 1981, AND IN THE LAST TWO YEARS I WAS DIAGNOSED WITH DEMENTIA AND AN INOPERABLE BRAIN TUMOR!! LET ME TELL MY STORY!!! LET ME SAVE SOME YOUNG WOMAN FROM THE DESTINY I AM FACING!! PLEASE!!!
By qutee  Jan 29, 2009
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How about suggesting them to do a show on renal disease and how to avoid kidney failure. Kidney failure is called a silent killer because most people aren't unaware that hypertension (high blood pressure) damages the kidneys.
This would be such a great topic since I just read on the UNOS website (www.UNOS.org) that every 11 minutes one more person is added to the kidney transplant list.

thanks!
By MarinaGA  Jan 29, 2009
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Would love to see a show on Heriditary Hemochromatosis; it has almost wrecked my life.
By dnelson  Jan 29, 2009
7
What about Autism? Cross examine me.
By stevo  Jan 28, 2009
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I just got a call from the producers of the show saying they had a great response and have booked everyone they need for this Friday's show.

Thanks to everyone who participated and they have asked for permission to reach out to more communities in the future.

Best,

PaulDS
By PaulDS  Jan 28, 2009
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Only Hepatitis A, and not Hep C?
By Bijou  Jan 27, 2009
4
I have MS - it is too bad that is not included, but I wish you all well that are able to participate as this sounds exciting!
By heartdesires  Jan 27, 2009
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what about RSD (reflex sympathetic distrophy) (also now known as Complex Regional Pain Syndrome (CRPS))? this is a chronic pain syndrome that is, indeed, very complex. i uwould love to see more info out there about it. its not as rare as once thought, but many patients feel looked-over and left out because it is so misunderstood. pass this along, please? thanks!
By tadlem  Jan 27, 2009
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I have had issues with anemia since college when I was dx. Something I had to find out on my own is that you need to use slow release Fe with vit C and Folic Acid(B9) for it to be most potent. Plus I try to eat more fiber as it constipates me. Plus, I do Not to take it with calcium as it binds to this vitamin and you just pass it out. I have also tried to incorporate more iron in my diet like spinich salad. So that I have fewer issues with this as the years have past.

I would have no problems using webcam to bring up these things on the show. However, I live near chicago and would not be willing to pay for airplane ticket to NY or CA to be on the show.

PS My daughter had Bell's Palsy when she was about 11 months old.
a1lifequest@yahoo.com
By EPagain  Jan 27, 2009
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While I do not wish to participate, I have had Bell's Palsy, Tinnitus. The Bell's came on almost overnight and took about 6 weeks to go away. This happened over 15 years ago and I took a steroid-type drug, I believe. The left side of my face was paralized, and I had terrible headaches. While Meniere's Discease along with Tinnitus still occurs off and on. No incidences recently (within two years). For Meniere's taking one of the seasick illness perscriptions helps. My daughter also has Menieres. She still takes a pill at bed time. Currently, FM, and artritis are ongoing.

Thanks for posting, so that others may respond. While I may not be able to watch the show, I would be interested in watching the outcome.
namaste mlb
By mlb  Jan 27, 2009
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