Posted by IsoM on November 14, 2002, at 15:48:59
In reply to What can a blood test prove?, posted by utopizen on November 14, 2002, at 15:20:41
See my post to your question ib PSB too. It may be worth getting a referral to a neurologist if this doctor doesn't find an answer. Neurologists are highly trained to spot problems that a GP wouldn't see. Just in the way you walk, sit, & move, a neurologist can learn much. In fact, some of the best tests neurologists do have nothing to do with expensive machines. Much has to do with trained & careful observation of an individual by questioning their previous history.
Your GP sounds a bit pompous to me saying they're going to test your blood ten times over. That's ridiculous. A CBC (complete blood count) will suffice. Check out this & be sure to folllow the other links after the red "At A Glance" tab:
http://www.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/cbc/glance.html
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