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  1. I heard that as well, for general cancers but better for some others. I will look into Tomosynthesis, for what runs in my family. I have heard Banuelos recommended (today) and you are yet another one to give a thumbs up on them.... very good! Thanks so much for all the info.
  2. I did the genetic testing about 2 years ago, to rule out that risk... yes... all info helps.
  3. History of Breast Cancer in my family. I would like recommendations, specifically for: Guadalajara breast specialists & Thermographic Breast Screening / Ultrasound Screening resources. FYI: Why a Thermographic Breast Screening? This can detect breast abnormalities 8-10 years before a mammogram. This is a radiation free screening method which will increase chances of detecting breast cancer at an early stage. PS: I would also welcome company if another woman would desire testing and would be interested in driving in with me to Guad for these tests. THANKS IN ADVANCE FOR YOUR HELP!
  4. Hello MtnMama, Good to know and thanks for the notation on the alternative pharmacia.
  5. You can never research something too much in regard to something as potentially hazardous as medication. That research also applies to the many herbal treatments which are out there. That said; For those interested in this subject and/or, Dr John Lee's work and opinion on estrogen/progesterone, you may find this to be of interest: Bioidentical Estrogen - How Much and When by Dr John LeeA little goes a long, long way. By John R. Lee, M.D. I get many questions about what dose of estrogen to use. My favorite answer is, “the lowest dose possible that will relieve symptoms,” but I understand that you need more specific information. Keep in mind that the information I’m giving you here is a starting point. From here you want to track your symptoms and saliva hormone levels, until you find the optimal dose. Be aware that your optimal dose could change. As you age, if you gain or lose weight, substantially change your diet or start taking other hormones or medications, your need for estrogen can increase or decrease. There are three major estrogens made by humans: estrone, estradiol and estriol. Estriol has great benefit to the cells of the vagina, but has little effect on breasts or bone. The good news about that is that it doesn’t seem to promote breast cancer, and may even be protective against it. The bad news is that it doesn’t help retain bone. However, if a woman has vaginal dryness and/or vaginal cell atrophy, estriol is the best estrogen to use. The recommended dose is just 0.5 mg twice weekly in a cream, applied vaginally... (for complete article go to link: http://www.virginiahopkinstestkits.com/bioidenticalestrogen.html )
  6. Lakeside7, Thanks for your help! I am a fan of Dr. John Lee's work (several books out about bio-identicals) and the differences between different treatment for HRT. I do appreciate your side note though, so thank you. Physicians typically reach for RX/Pharm, and indeed they attempted that with me prior to any symptoms. If I had not questioned and researched, then I would have placed myself in a situation of being on unopposed estrogen, which Dr Lee believed created a strong risk for breast cancer and reproductive cancers. So, if viewing it that way, indeed there is a greater risk if one were to simply take estrogen replacement therapy alone. Lowest dose possible was always the rule, and so much easier to adjust using the creams. Even Dr Lee acknowledges (for he recommends progesterone, not estrogen) that certain symptoms (not mentioned here lol) are clear signs of estrogen deficiency. So I am going to use just enough to balance out my levels, while reviewing results (panels/levels) with a physician and/or labs. I would recommend Dr John Lee's books to anyone, in fact they are yet another item that was left NOB, and will have to be reordered via ebay! I truly thought I was past the menopause blitz, lol, but ahhhh life has surprises!
  7. Hi Lakeside7, I had so many tests done in the states, and also saliva tests. I am aware of their value. I was on bio-identicals, and will most likely have a panel done just to track my levels. Right now I would like to find the bio-identicals and do a minimal dose (as that was what served me best when in the states). Do you have recommendations for any physicians who are well versed in using bio-identicals? Thanks for your help!
  8. Thank you RV, and I do realize that Prmarin is available lakeside. I am wondering though, where to purchase Bio-identicals (not premarin) and that includes progesterone. I was taking bio-identicals in the states, some time back. Thanks for your help.
  9. What do you mean at the west? Are you saying there is a specific place here that has bio-identicals (verses Premarin)? Similaries = Pharmacies? I am not familiar with that term Similaries. Thanks for your input!
  10. Which pharmacy is your source for bio-identical estrogen(and progesterone)? Which brand / do you ask that source for? (I would like exact information, and what it says on package (eg mg, manufacturer etc) Which physicians are fully informed of their use? Did you take the bio-identical progesterone and estrogen together? Thank you! ( Information from all welcome. )
  11. Ah, so Ajijic runs a bit more due to being further from him. Thanks for that info! Quite frankly, if the massage had helped either of us, as in a deep tissue massage... I would have continued, despite that being more. I just felt I should be responsible in posting my feedback. When someone is in need of deep tissue, they wait for their massage day eagerly, for it really makes a world of a difference. I hope that this feedback helps others like myself, who are trying to find the right massage therapist!
  12. I have been looking for a massage in home person for some time. So I decided to try Lupe. If good, I'd have him come regularly. I had an in home (Ajijic) massage with Lupe Jan / 2015. He charged 200.00 x 2 (said there was a discount for two in home, and normally charges 220.00 per person) The price was disappointing after having read this here. New clients pay much more? The massage was very LIGHT (VS. any deep tissue) I gave him a 10% tip on top of that, and will find another person for home massage that can do a firmer (deep tissue for back) massage. PS I did request deep tissue on certain areas, and it was not that type of massage. After our massage, I worked on my husband to relax his tight muscles... which were not helped. My massaging him, reduced that tension greatly, where the massage therapist didn't. Massaging him regularly (because his shoulder will take time to come to itself) , is work for my shoulders (leaves me sore). Thus, I am still looking for that massage therapist!!!!
  13. Re: Lupe massage, see my new comment at end of thread. I guess he doesn't go up much for old clients, but the new pay a lot?
  14. This learning a whole new way of doing things, from language to numbers (cell phones included) should be a nice workout... keep our minds flexible... jajaja
  15. It is extras like this that can confuse... so I've concluded (Thanks to the wonderful people here) the simple 33 followed by the 8 digit phone number is best.
  16. Thank you so much for your help and patience.... I am sure that most of my questions seemed silly, but it was important this information be understood.
  17. Thank you! This project is complete, thanks to all of you... much appreciated!
  18. I need a shorter understandable version. Will the following work: +52-1-33-0000-0000 or is this better: Cell: 33-0000-0000 USA 1-610-000-0000
  19. First: The line for the inscription is limited to 18 spaces on the first line 16 spaces on the second line 18 spaces on the third line I have to alter it to have that number fit into 18 spaces. The number untouched goes like this: 011 +52-1-33-0000-0000 and exceeds that allowance. See comment to Liana below Thanks
  20. That's what I thought, according to wikipedia.. lol... but that's not what I was told, according to a cell phone company. So it's good to get your clarification on leaving off that 1... much appreciated!
  21. I am going to list both a US phone number and a Mexican phone number on those tags. Either will work in Mexico, because the US number is a call forwarding number that will just go to my Mex cell number. I want to differentiate between the two. I might just do it like this as long as it wont confuse: MX+52-331-000-0000 USA+1-714-000-0000 Is that clear enough for locals? Thanks
  22. so if you were to have your cell phone engraved on a pet's ID tag, How would that format appear... Would it look like this 331-000-000 or would it appear with additional digits? Thanks
  23. In fact as I look closer there appears to be an extra digit ... a 1 I wonder if that is what is usually not showing when I see the ten digit numbers alongside of an +52 At any rate if that extra 1 is not suppose to be there when dialing from Mexico, then the example for phone number would look like this instead: +52-331-000-0000 Is that the correct format and thinking on that?
  24. So how would I print a number on a dog collar, so that it is understandable/not confusing? I just received my phone number today and it reads in a format that appears like this: +52-1-33-1000-0000 Would it be better to print it like this: 331-000-0000 or yet another way?
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