Questions asked by my case study lady - can you help ?

[nlbfomys]

Hi

Can anyone help me please - I'm doing my case studies and was asked these questions by my lady so would like to know:-

How could the action of hormones be contra-indicated to a treatment ?

Also what is hirsutism ?

Fluid balance in the body - what is it ? -

Thanks v much Suex

 

[picazo77]

Hi Sue,

My what an inquisitive lady you have ...... I'm not entirely sure what you mean by " How could the action of hormones be contra-indicated to a treatment". Is your lady taking some sort of hormone pill ??? A reflexology treatment would not interfere with hormone tablets ~ they're generally pretty strong !!! The treatment would though work to balance the clients own endocrine (hormonal) balance.

Hirsutism is excessive hair growth ~ in women this is sometimes caused by excessivelevels of testosterone in the body. A common symptom for many ladies with PCOS. I'm wondering if your lady had PCOS and is taking hormones to try and balance the system ???

The fluid balance in the body ~ again not too sure what you mean !!! Are you referring to someone who perhaps retains fluid ?? If so, again Reflexology would help by stimulating the circulation, lymphatic system, kidneys and urinary system.

Hope this helps some.

Meridianmoon xxx

 

[iluvemocharlybrown]

Hi meridianmoon

Yes my case study lady is a little difficult, she has had reflexology before and is proving to be difficult, I think she thinks she is helping me by asking the questions she has, the other questions were even more off the cuff.

She is on HRT and had thyroid (under active) problem & said she had previously suffered with PCOS, I really didn't know what it was, she wasn't that nice in telling me I should know too !she thinks she knows it all i feel as her daughter is a reflexologist but moved away, I wish I hadn't asked her now, she was introduced to me so next time will be wary - she is a pain !!!!

Thanks for your help - it has helped me be prepared for next time

Best wishes to you suex

 

[Erin N]

Oh Sue, I do feel for you! I hope this will not affect your confidence in any way. You have not had medical training so how on earth are you supposed to know what every single medical condition is? I didn't know what PCOS was until somebody rang me who had it. We had a long chat and I got her to tell me what her symptoms were and how PCOS affected her. I then went and read up all about PCOS and know a fair bit about it now. If someone rings me and tells me they have a condition I know nothing or little about, I get them to tell me as much as they can about it from their perspective, as you will often find someone who has a condition knows more about it than their GP! It's OK to admit that you're not a world authority on things, and people will respect your honesty.

I really don't know why this lady feels she has to test you. It sounds very odd to me. I think that if she continues to probe you, you could think of a strategy. Maybe you could lend her one of your A&P books since she seems to enjoy thinking about how the body works. Perhaps she could go on a course to learn more?

 

[Grey Raven]

Hi Sue,

Dito to all At One has said !!! My advice would be read upon PCOS and dazzle her with your vast knowledge next time !!!! We all learn babe as we go along and continue to learn in practice !!!! Don't let her get you down !!!! Have a look at [link=http://www.verity-pcos.org.uk]www.verity-pcos.org.uk[/link] if you want more info on PCOS.

meridianmoon xxxx

 

[Ninetales]

I don't do reflexology but I do think it's great to have an awkward case study as it's going to happen sometime so best when you've got the 'i'm only learning line'!!! I find people expect me to know everything. Had a lady phone who has stopped smoking to ask why she was tired! I dunno! She's prob detoxing plus it's hot today so combination of the two...but I just said that I'm not a doctor so didn't want to diagnose... I think learning to admit you don't know something is a great lesson. Why should you??? You'll pick up bits and pieces along the way I'd imagine but don't feel you have to know everything!!!
Good luck with the course!

 

[Marzhelmus]

What a good idea meridianmoon, that made me laugh as I know she would probably get really defensive about it !

Many thanks for you help and input

Suex

 

[Benny]

Hi floweringflower

Yes i have found this with my case study lady, she really does expect me to know everything because her daughter is a reflexologist, she is a bit of a know it all anyway, can't wait until 16th june, i don't need to see her again !!!!

Thanks lots for your valid input.

Suex

 

[aamozusa]

Hi therapyrules and everyone else. I had some interesting case studies recently as well as 3 assessed practicals. My sister who I treated had PCOS which I knew nothing about. Another case study was on methotrexate maximum dose for psoriatic arthritis and an old prostate cancer (20 years) and TIA (Transient Ischemic Attack). This was a really interesting and scary one as we were told to find "easy" clients to practise on![:-] The male client responded well as the TIA's were 4 years ago. Was looking forward to treating him as a paying client having now qualified and I find that he had another TIA so cannot treat. My assessed practical in the college was a lady on HRT therapy. It went alright and did not really find anything wrong. She was very relaxed though.