Would you see another doctor for another opinion? Or just forget about it? My symptoms are getting worse and I don't know what to do. The first doctor said I had classic symptoms of low thyroid but tests are normal.
2006-09-17 14:25:21 · 9 answers · asked by sistermoon 4 in Health ➔ Other - Health
FIRST THING~ If your doctor won't listen to YOU, get a new one! YOU KNOW when your body is good & when it's not! I refuse to listen to someone who won't listen to me...because they think they know it all since they "went to school for the degree". Well, they didn't go to school & study MY BODY! So, get a new doc, and don't feel bad about it. What if something bad happened to you? Would you hesitate to let that doc know at that point? DON"T LET IT GET THERE!
Also, you can see an endocrenologist. They are specialists. Take your test to them, let them determine what level you are.
I have given several links below to read & perhaps you can read through & understand the different thyroid symptoms & problems.
Here is some information about myself, plus some symptoms since you seemed to be interested:
I have low thyroid. I've had it for 10 years. I got it after I had my second child at about the age of 25. If you have low thyroid...here's a great question to answer: Can you see the floor of your house? That was what was asked of me at one point, and to my amazement, the answer was no!
My signs are: messy house, no desire to do anything...go anywhere, spend time with my kids or my guy, sleep a lot, hard to keep my eyes open at times, HUGE weight gain that over the past years have not found an easy way to take off...so I give up a lot, I have terribly dry hair & don't wash it a lot so it stays strong, I have bumps on my face...not like pimples, but I think it's from dry skin, and perhaps some others that I can't remember at this time...that's another symptom--forgetfullness.
Here are the "GENERAL" signs for most people: fatigue and lack of energy. Women suffering from underactive thyroid experience heavier menstrual periods. Sluggishness and forgetfulness are symptoms of underactive thyroid problem. Other symptoms of this thyroid disorder are dry skin and hair and constipation.
If you have high thyroid, or an overactive one, the signs are: increased body metabolism. This is followed by weight loss and excessive warmth and sweating. Persons suffering from overactive thyroid experience trembling hands, irritability and rapid heartbeat or palpitations. Women with overactive thyroid or hyperthyroidism may experience shorter or lighter menstrual periods.
I take medication, and sadly will have to take 1 pill everyday for the rest of my life. There's a blood check that they will do to see if you have low or high. I hope i've helped you!!
2006-09-19 14:18:21 · answer #1 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What tests did the dr do? From what I've heard, there are more in depth tests that can be done. The basic thyroid screening that most dr's do is for the most common thyroid problems but there are other tests that will look for less common types of thyroid problems.
Definetly get another opinion and perhaps even see about finding a specialist, although Im not sure what a specialist for thyroid would be.
There is also a product called Multi Gland Caps for Women by Solaray that might help you out. Cant hurt to take a look at them. You should be able to find them at any good health food store.
Good luck and Goddess Bless!
2006-09-17 14:31:17 · answer #2 · answered by crazygodddesss 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-22 23:55:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The problem with the thyroid test TSH is that there is no real "normal" number just what doctors have come up with over the years by taking thousands of patients who dont seem to have any thyroid issues and saying "ok normal is between blah and blah" But in reality two people can have a result of 1.5 and one feels fine while the other is having alot of symtoms.Each body is different and runs at its best at different levels so to group everyone into a "norm" can leave alot of people high and dry with no answers to their problem.I would search for a doctor who sees in this more modern point of view or one who would be willing to put you on a trial dose of thyroid meds for a month to see if it makes any difference.Many doctors will just push you out the door and say your fine.I wish you luck.
2006-09-17 14:43:14 · answer #4 · answered by alecnaaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When I was pregnant I had a lot of thyroid trouble. They said it was becuase I was pregnant that I was having the trouble but that because I was pregnant they couldnt do anything to help me... You should always seek a second opinion and have more tests run if you really feel there is a problem.
2006-09-17 14:27:41 · answer #5 · answered by Amy >'.'< 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ask another doctor to run the test again. The first doctor probably ran the basic tests. I read that there are other tests that can be run and other things that can be checked. Look at the mesage boards under Thyroid they can probably help you http://www.healthboards.com
2006-09-17 14:37:53 · answer #6 · answered by grudgrime 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A psychiatrist told me the levels for thyroid normal is considered off by most psychiatrist and psychiatric neurologist. If you were low normal, I would get a second opinion.
2006-09-17 14:31:51 · answer #7 · answered by whozethere 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would get a second lab. Even professionals make mistakes and I have heard of many. If it is not your thyroid is it your hormone levels?
2006-09-17 14:28:14 · answer #8 · answered by D 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
See another doctor who uses a different lab. Make sure when you're tested it is in opposite conditions as the first time; i.e., if you were on your period, make sure you aren't, or vice versa.
2006-09-17 14:26:57 · answer #9 · answered by nora22000 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋