I just wanted to share some of the neat things that we were able to intervene on in recent weeks so that you have an understanding of what it means to customize medicine.
Patient 1: A patient with the horrible problem of hemorrhoids. I received the call and was happy to share that I could design a suppository formulation with multiple ingredients that would heal his problem. His case also happened to be higher in the rectum area causing fissures and tears. No problem. We can design medicine for any area of the body and any need. We also make a cream that's the BOMB for hemorrhoids. NO kidding. My GI Doctors write for it all the time.
Patient 2: A woman with fertility issues and a history of lost pregnancies. We tested her hormone levels, and I worked with her OB/Gyn to help her get into a normal menstrual cycle pattern. We also created progesterone suppositories that helped her sustain a pregnancy. Love that!!
Patient 3: A young teenager with horrible sweating causing embarrassment and irritation. I designed a deodorant formulation that will dry up the sweating and stop the rash. Yes we have dispensing units that allow us to make deodorant like you see in the stores. It's really "cool" to be able to provide this treatment. We've used it and put it to the test over and over in patients. The patients always come back.
Patient 4: A child with autism who requires a small dose of medicine and needs a specific flavor for palatibility issues. We have had him in our care for a couple of years now and we love when he walks in the door each month.
Patient 5: A patient with shingles who had intense stinging and burning pain along with a rash caused by this terrible disease. On her, we were able to customize a medicine with 3 ingredients that put a halt to the pain and allowed healing. Yeah!!
Patient 6: A woman with a condition called Lichen Sclerosus who has suffered for 8 years before finding us. Thankfully a referral was made by her provider to me and YES I had a formulation that we started about 4 weeks ago with her. She reports that she is improved and regaining some of her life back.
Patient 7: A woman with horrible symptoms of menopause. Sweating, depression, fatigue, irritability, and the whole gammet. I consulted with her privately, tested her hormone levels, and designed a formulation specificially to her need by collaborating with her personal physician. This is the majority of our business. Bio-Identical Hormone Replacement. It's the future of medicine now and women in our care are doing great. It's spreading like wildfire.
Patient 8: A man with psoriasis who did not like to wear shorts or short sleeves because of the embarrassment of the patches and silvery areas on his elbows and knees. No problem. We again had a multi ingredient recommendation that cleared him up wonderfully and even added a shampoo for his scalp too. He's doing great!
Patient 9: A baby with horrible diaper rash. We actually intervene a lot to provide Happy Hiney's. I formulated a product years ago that I named Butt Paste. Our pediatricians and providers write for it all the time to soothe bottoms for our little patients.
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Patient 10: A cat with hyperthyroidism. Yes, we do veterinary work too. We make a special medicine that can be rubbed into the non-hairy pat of a cats ear to fix it's thyroid disease. It's a pretty common formulation for us to make. We also help animals with anxiety, wetting, and allergies. Years ago, we made medicine for sharks. Not kidding. :)
I'll share some more examples in another post.
So to say that I have the coolest job in the world is TRUE. I never know what's coming in a days time, but with some years of experience and knowledge behind me, I can now make some great recommendations to heal whatever ails. It really is amazing to make medicine for a living. I've met a lot of great people who felt trapped by their physical need but who fortunately made the phone call to see if there was a better way. Trust is not taken lightly because I have to calculate percentages, and determine if certain medicines can be added together, and figure out a way to make it the most effective to the need. It's really quite intense at times, but we have great resources, libraries, and consultants available to us.
The cost of customized medicine is always a concern for people. No joke, I can often design a medicine for the same price that you would pay on your insurance copay. Really? Yes! And sometimes it cheaper.
I work with physicians all over the U.S. now. If you are struggling with something, ANYTHING, please don't hesitate to call. I would love to help you out and share some options. Let's get you FIXED!!
To your good health,
Dr. Sonja
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