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Need Advice for Dr Appt
| Tue, 07-06-2004 - 4:27pm |
Hi,
I am looking for any advice that I can get for my next Dr appt.
I have been going for the past year and I beleive from what I've
been reading that I may have hypothyroidism. My Dr, however seems
to think that since mt TSH came back at 2.1 that I am fine. I have
all of the classic symptoms but have been told its not my thyroid.
First it was anemia, then depression, then I was told that it was
probably 'hormonal'. I was told to stop taking birth control pills
and best of all, that I just needed to diet and excercise.
I have an appt with my GP coming up and she is having my TSH tested
again and also my iron. Does anyone have any advice, or does it sound
like I just need a different Dr? I have the name of an endo. in my
area that is supposed to be pretty good, should that be my next step?
I am looking for any advice that I can get for my next Dr appt.
I have been going for the past year and I beleive from what I've
been reading that I may have hypothyroidism. My Dr, however seems
to think that since mt TSH came back at 2.1 that I am fine. I have
all of the classic symptoms but have been told its not my thyroid.
First it was anemia, then depression, then I was told that it was
probably 'hormonal'. I was told to stop taking birth control pills
and best of all, that I just needed to diet and excercise.
I have an appt with my GP coming up and she is having my TSH tested
again and also my iron. Does anyone have any advice, or does it sound
like I just need a different Dr? I have the name of an endo. in my
area that is supposed to be pretty good, should that be my next step?
I welcome any and all advice....I am at my wits end!
Thanks!!!!
Shelly

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I'm so glad that you got a doctor from that site!! I found mine on that board, by asking if anyone ahd anyone good in my area. That's great news. Cathy :)
In your opinion, should I keep the appt that I have with my current dr on the 20th?
I have an order to get my TSH checked and my iron before that appt. Should I have that
done and see what she says? Or do you think it would be better for me to go ahead and
make an appt with this new Dr that I found?
Shelly
I swear, this whole thing is affecting my decision making abilities!
It's like the doctors have got me doubting myself.
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