Hi.

Alan just came home from the 3 hour glucose tolerance test and said they took so many vials of blood but couldn't understand one test. Something with the initials HV.

They called Dr. Goldfarb's office but couldn't locate her. So I have no clue what this HV test is for. It's not an HIV test, that much I know.

Anway, I know that I have advocates on these boards. And thank goodness for you guys. I've learned much.

But you don't have to worry about Alan. If this guy can do a flamingo position in yoga, lay on the bed with his head on the pillow, his butt sticking up in the air, and one leg straight up, then this guy is not on any downward spiral.

I do believe that it's auto-immune and thanks for all that information. It's so necessary to try and understand what they are looking for.

And if it is indeed deemed that Alan needs some kind of IVIG treatment, and the HMO says "NO". THEN THEY DON'T KNOW ME, NOW DO THEY????

Off with their heads!!!