Should i go to early appt. or not?
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Should i go to early appt. or not?
| Wed, 08-18-2004 - 8:17pm |
i called dr.'s office today to explain that i am not feeling much better with the increase from 1-175 of synthroid. the office staff told me that it usually takes 4-6 wks for the effect to show up in lab and dr. cannot adjust with out values from lab. then they go on to tell me i can come in and talk with dr. on friday and maybe he will order a lab that day. i scheduled the appt. but i am not sure i can go. wondering what good it will do? even if he orders another lab.. has it even been enough time for the change to take effect. will i be jumping the gun and making the problem worse or swinging myself to the other side?
Erika

Hi Erika,
That's a good question.
Put your mind to ease and go to the appt.... Regardless if they can do much or not since it's not been the 4-6 wks....it might ease your anxiety to talk to the dr.
If I were you I would go ahead and go to the appt that way you can talk to your doctor and explain where you are coming from and why you are so upset by all of this. Hopefully they can shed some light on the situation.
I realize you are in a position where you feel worse than ever and are worried. When I had mono i thought I had cancer before I was diagnosed, I was getting sicker and weaker and more tired. It took about a 2 weeks before I wasn't "sick" anymore and a month after that before I had regained my energy. I know its hard, and this has had quite an effect on your life recently, but be patient and talk to your doctor and see if there is anything else that you can do to help yourself right now.
Also, when are you taking your thyroid meds? Don't forget that it's most effective to take them first thing in the morning alone. Then eat after a while and do not take any other meds or vitamins for several hours afterwards. It has been found that the thyroid hormone supplements work best that way.
Good luck to you Erika, I hope you can find some comfort soon. --Lisa
i would say i am at feeling 25% better. it is just slow. and with work and a 6mo old to care for... it is tough. thx for the support.
Erika