Thanks Billye. I did visit the Endocrinologist today. They seem to feel that the workup at the school is very thorough and a good place to be for this. The Nurse Practitioner said that in private practice, they would not have time to spend a half day with a patient. That is not to say that other Endos would not, just that they can't.

All I know is he is planning a 24h urine test, a 4 hour urine test, a 2 hour urine test, blood work I can't remember (seems like Vit. D. and then some), a bone density. He just said a lot of testing and that he felt he could help. He was extremely kind and I could tell very knowledgeable. It sounds like an exhausting day though.

I hope you won't have to go into the school. I know you probably don't feel much like even getting into the car. Should you end up having to go though, I imagine that your doctor could get you in considerably faster as he said he is booked until Feb.

Please post what the Endocrinologist is planning to do for you and if possible, the type of testing. I know there are others who will be interested in knowing about this, besides myself...

Cathie