I have no idea where Orange county is. (Cities, I know. Counties, I don't.) Dr. Michael Powell is in Sacramento, California, and is one of the best cpni [1] doctors around.

The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems. Mohandas Gandhi

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The difference between what we do and what we are capable of doing would suffice to solve most of the world’s problems. Mohandas Gandhi

Sorry, the locals refer to the area is Orange County more often than referring to specific cities. OC is east of Los Angeles. Probably the best known city in OC is Anaheim, the home of Disneyland.

 

Asthmai [3], chronic sinusitis/rhinitis, chronic tendonitis, hypothyroid. Jan 9, '08 - started azithromycin 1000mg/week. Mar 13, '08 - increased azi to 250mg/day, added 20mg Benicar daily.

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GFAi [2] - asthmai [3], sinusitis/rhinitis, tendonitis, low back pain, hypothyroid. Started azi 1000mg/week Jan 9, '08. Increased azi to 250mg/day, added 20mg Benicar daily Mar 13, '08. First Flagyli [4] pulse started June 30, '08. Added Doxyi [5] 200mg/day Aug 16.

CPNi [1] DOCTOR IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA I AM ALSO LOOKING FOR A CPN DOCTOR IN ORANGE COUNTY, CA. I DID HEAR (FROM A DR.) THAT THERE WAS A RHEUMATOLOGIST THAT TREATS CPN IN RIVERSIDE, CA BY THE NAME OF DR. FRANCO: THE ARTHRITISCENTER.COM

Everything and everyone that I've been in contact with that's made the trip to see Dr Powell in Sacramento feels he's worth it.  In fact, that's where I would go if/when I need more than I can manage thru this site and with my GP alone here in AZ although it would be a trek to get there from here. 

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NACi [6] 2.4g, Zithi [7] 250mg/MWF, minoi [8] 200mg, Tinii [9] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [10]/FMSi [11], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [12], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

Reenie, Your comment is SO timely!! I have just spent the last hr. or so reading about Dr. Powell and visiting his website. The timing of your response is like confirmation that I should pursue him. I read that he does do phone consults (he may require one in person visit first??) so distance is no longer an issue. Thanks again, Reenie, and I'll let everyone know about my experience w/ Dr. Powell.

Creekside,

When I called his office and spoke with his staff, they explained how you must do one in person visit.  The follow ups can be in person or on the phone, either way.  

Thanks for sharing your confirmation!  I love it when I learn I'm a part of a bigger picture.  There are NO accidents or coincidences, only affirmations and confirmations! 

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NACi [6] 2.4g, Zithi [7] 250mg/MWF, minoi [8] 200mg, Tinii [9] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [10]/FMSi [11], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [12], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

My OC friend is of very limited funds right now. He is hesitant even to see a doctor because docs who treat this are usually outside the insurance plans. I know he cannot afford to fly to Sacramento at this time.

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GFAi [2] - asthmai [3], sinusitis/rhinitis, tendonitis, low back pain, hypothyroid. Started azi 1000mg/week Jan 9, '08. Increased azi to 250mg/day, added 20mg Benicar daily Mar 13, '08. First Flagyli [4] pulse started June 30, '08. Added Doxyi [5] 200mg/day Aug 16.

Sunnivara, Dr. P. takes most all insurance. The only thing he doesn't take is Medicare. Your friend should have a yard sale and raise the money. Maybe a co-op yard sale with other friends.Don't forget the baked goods.

With the price of gas, perhaps a train ticket is cheaper? Amtrax is $51.00 one way from LA Union Station to Sacramento.

And Southwest Airlines is having a special promotion this summer:

$57 one-way, to/from Los Angeles, CA to Sacramento.

Hey, you can barely fill up your gas tank for that!!! 

I always say, where there's a will, there's a way. 

Raven

CAPi [14] since 8-05 for Cpni [1] and Mycoplasma P. for MSi [15] and or CFS 

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Feeling 98% well and going for 100! Still testing + for Cpni [1] since June '08.CAPi [14] since 8-05 for Cpn and Mycoplasma P. for MSi [15] and/or CFSi [16]. Also EBVi [17] and HHV6 NACi [6], Iodoral, T3, BHRT, Methylcobalamin injections, Nitro patch, LDNi [18] and Methylation supplementsi [19]

Raven,

I think these are great ideas and reflect your "glass half full" attitude, which is so important for those of us with chronic illnesses.

I wanted to add that when I was checking on flying up there from Phoenix, which I still might at some point, I calculated that I would be able to do this all in one day if I made an afternoon appt and would only have the cost of the airplane ticket and a taxi to and from the airport as extra expense vs an overnight stay and a rental car.  

From what I've been thru so far with my illness I would do this in a heartbeat if/when the time comes that I would need the extra help. It sure beats all of the countless hrs of misery and disappointment one can spend trying to find a local Dr, in my opinion.

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NACi [6] 2.4g, Zithi [7] 250mg/MWF, minoi [8] 200mg, Tinii [9] 1g/day pulses, Iodoral 25mg, Supps, CFIDSi [10]/FMSi [11], Hashimoto's, Psoriasis, PA, IBSi [12], Secondary Addisons

Don't believe everything you think!  

No kidding! Last time I filled my gas tank it cost me $51 and I have a small car, an Elantra. I can't imagine how people can afford to drive those big SUVs any more.

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GFAi [2] - asthmai [3], sinusitis/rhinitis, tendonitis, low back pain, hypothyroid. Started azi 1000mg/week Jan 9, '08. Increased azi to 250mg/day, added 20mg Benicar daily Mar 13, '08. First Flagyli [4] pulse started June 30, '08. Added Doxyi [5] 200mg/day Aug 16.

Reenie, that's just what I did. I made an appointment for late morning or early afternoon and did it all in one day. Did have to pay for a rental car from the airport and back but it was rather cheap. I left early in the morning and got home around 8:00pm From the airport to his office is about a 30 minute drive and the traffic wasn't bad that time of day. Raven

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Feeling 98% well and going for 100! Still testing + for Cpni [1] since June '08.CAPi [14] since 8-05 for Cpn and Mycoplasma P. for MSi [15] and/or CFSi [16]. Also EBVi [17] and HHV6 NACi [6], Iodoral, T3, BHRT, Methylcobalamin injections, Nitro patch, LDNi [18] and Methylation supplementsi [19]

$51 for a tank full of gas is cheap.   We are currently paying something like $80 for a small car fill up in the UK.

 

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Michèle (UK) GFAi [2]: Wheldon CAPi [14] 1st May 2006. Daily Doxyi [5], Azi MWF, metroi [4] pulse. Zoo keeper for Ella, RRMSi [20], At worse EDSSi [21] 9, 3 months later 7 now 5.5 Wheldon CAP 16th March 2006

Have him look up angel flights.  They are a group of volunteers that use their money and gas to fly people in need of medical care.

That's how I got to see doc Powell and it was a scary but fun experience

hope that helps

p.s. the flight was quick and it was fun 

 

 

Have him look up angel flights.  They are a group of volunteers that use their money and gas to fly people in need of medical care.

That's how I got to see doc Powell and it was a scary but fun experience

hope that helps

p.s. the flight was quick and it was fu

Check out the Drs list on fmsi [11]-help.com 

Also I found my dr on   thyroid-info.com  That is where i found my dr and he's great!!

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CFSi [16] and IBSi [12]/Candidiasis since 2000, 100mg once daily doxyi [5] since 8/21/08, 250mg azithro MWF since 10/3/08, recommended supplementsi [19], B12 shots weekly