Hi Harry!

That first appointment is like a grueling sporting event. I remember
it well! Glad you had the time to do some sightseeing. DC is incredible.

As your journey begins, just remember that patience is key and that we
are all here to support you.

Franni


--- In dysosmia@yahoogroups.com, "harryony1" <harryony1@...> wrote:
>
> Mondays appointment (after turning in the samples collected over the
> weekend and another collection of saliva by Alex.
> Had lengthy analysis discussion with Dr. H. He gave me some very
> specific instructions on how to do the saline rinses and a
> prescription for theo 24 (theopoline) a drug used for persons with
> asthma, along with specifics of my affliction. Seems that I have a
> compound problem and he did seem somewhat perplexed by it but went on
> to say that he will treat one at a time and may get a positive
> response to both. I apparently had very poor results with the tongue
> taste but as mentioned before I had some response to smell and huge
> response to bananas, almond extract, and most spicy foods, ie:
> Mexican. I need to keep a taste/smell diary and contact him in two
> weeks with a return visit in 4 months. I actually have just started
> taking my tho today for the first time. I do hope that this therapy
> will correct the problem and that all of you would be so fortunate to
> have full insurance coverage as I had. When and if I have a
> recognized change I will definitely respond to the group!!
>
> till then,
> Harry
> --- In dysosmia@yahoogroups.com, "harryony1" <harryony1@> wrote:
> >
> > Appointment at 10am Friday and had to return at 9am Monday with a
> 24
> > collection of urine and a 2 day collection of nasal mucus. These
> are
> > for further testing. Be prepared to do much paper work at the
> > initial office visit in addition to the premailed question sheets
> and
> > requested data/information. Blood taken at both appointments.
> > 4 persons involved here: Diane the receptionist, Vasily the
> > smell/taste recorder and Alex the data collector and of course the
> > well known and respected Dr. Henkin.
> > Alex is first to go over the diet sheets requested of you before
> > arriving, 2 days of very detailed intake. Then off to Vasily who
> > gives drops on your tongue of various sweet, sour, bitter, salt and
> > further with a nose test for your smelling ability. Then a lengthy
> > interview/discussion with Dr. Henkin while he is taking pertinent
> > notes. Back to Alex for a 10 minute withdrawal (collection) of
> > saliva using lemon juice to activate your saliva glands above the
> > tooth line. Finished with that Diane tells me that I have a few
> more
> > papers that I did not complete, opps. Appointment finished after
> > approx 4 1/2 hours and I'm off to pick up my wife and do some
> > surrounding memorials.
> > What Dr. Henkin and staff received from this appointment was a
> > collection of physical and non physical data, to be analyzed. What
> I
> > discovered was that the sensations that I had at times in response
> to
> > foods was in fact that I was tasting but so minute that it was
> > unidentifiable. That was somewhat good news.
> >
> > till next appointment on Monday
> > Harry, will post that one tomorrow as I have to leave.
> >
> > --- In dysosmia@yahoogroups.com, "harryony1" <harryony1@> wrote:
> > >
> > > Well, if you ever wanted a physical workout visit D.C. and its
> > historic
> > > surrounding areas, very hilly. We made a mini vacation of it and
> > was
> > > like power shopping to see and feel the history of these Great
> > United
> > > States of America. Of course bring your gps as you could get lost
> > > walking around the block. Lefts and rights do not take you back
> to
> > > where you started!! If anyone decides to undertake the trek I
> > highly
> > > recommend the Best Western Motel known as Rosslyn/Iwo Jima in the
> > > township of Rosslyn adjacent to Arlington Va. Depending on time
> of
> > year
> > > using your auto club or aarp it will be from 90 to 180 us dollars
> > > per night for 1/2 persons, in a good area/location. It is a
> 10/35
> > min
> > > drive to the clinic depending on traffic. Zoowie, is there
> > traffic!!!
> > > Best driving times in D.C. and surrounding areas is 10am-2pm and
> > after
> > > 7pm in the evening. its was only 4 miles to the clinic. There is
> > no
> > > metro access to the clinic so it is taxi or your auto.
> > > I suspect that some of the group will be interested in
> particulars
> > of
> > > the visit so I will post again.
> > >
> > > HarryO
> > >
> >
>