I have not yet seen any of these doctors yet, Boston.
However, I called again one of the researchers and I would have to say emphatically to EVERYONE on this forum that this clinic and laboratory in Tahoma, WA is THE place to seek help–not anywhere else in the U.S. and not anywhere else in Europe.
I was told that I should order the 24-hour urine test
STEP ONE.
meridianvalleylab.com/hormone-testing/24-hour-urine-steroid-hormone-panels/
then, PERHAPS, after consultation, do the Testosterone Profile test:
meridianvalleylab.com/testosterone-profile/
And, a lab called “Metametrics” is doing an ADMA assay may be necessary after further consultation:
metametrix.com/test-menu/profiles/health-risk-profiles/adma
The lab in Washington is developing their own version of this ADMA assay at the moment.
It was the opinion of this researcher that the amount of finasteride dosage has been too high. I asked him what fraction of the dosage MIGHT be safe (ballpark)… answer: 1/100th of what is used. 1/100th of 1 mg. This is theoretical but I was curious to ask about the dosage amount because a researcher telling me emphatically several times that "these [aromatase inhibitors] are too powerful made me curious.
Dr. Wright is, right NOW, in Chicago discussing our very problem and the problems with aromatase inhibitors in general with hundreds, if not thousands of doctors. He is at the forefront of this research and treatment along with the Naturopathic doctors at the clinic in Tahoma.
Lastly, the man I spoke with sounded confident that significant improvement can be achieved through the correct, INDIVIDUALISED treatment plan. The tests are necessary to make an assessment of what is needed for the individual though.