I was at the doctors yesterday and it was mentioned (b/c of my insomnia and constant elevated body temperature - not fever related), but they never thought to do a blood test. I came home and looked up the symptoms on 10 different websites, and it practicaly spells out my life health issues! How do I go about asking my doctor to do this blood test without sounding like a hyperchondriact?
2006-10-17 21:34:30 · 7 answers · asked by User Name 5 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
You don't need to worry about sounding like a hypochondriac. Insist on the blood test. You are the boss of your own health. Screw what other people might think.
You need to get the bood test; if you do have hyperthyroidism, you need to get it under control to avoid damage to your organs, such as the heart.
2006-10-18 00:16:52 · answer #1 · answered by P-nuts and Hair-dos 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Did the doctor say he thought it might be hyperthyroidism? Because if that is suspected you should have a blood test. There are possible serious complications from the condition, so if I were you I would go back and ask for a blood test without worrying about how you will seem. And if he won't give you one, ask for a second opinion.
2006-10-18 04:41:38 · answer #2 · answered by langdonrjones 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am not a doctor. But I had the same symptoms as you. Insomnia and elevated body temperature, when I tried to sleep, my body temperature went up, I began sweating. I was diagnosed with anxiety disorder.
My doctor asked me a series of questions, even asked me if I was ever tested for hypothyroid, diabetes, etc..... He prescribed me medication and shared, if I don't feel better, then he would test me for hypothyroid, etc.....
All doctors communicate differently. Do not use the internet to diagnose yourself.
If you were not satisfied with your doctor, then get a second opinion.
But do not get a second opinion to justify your symptoms.
2006-10-18 05:10:00 · answer #3 · answered by awesomefb 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your doctor should do a blood work-up regularly. If it were me I wouldn't care what anyone thought, especially when it comes to your health. A thyroid is not something that you should take chances with. Better safe than sorry. God be with you
2006-10-18 05:10:03 · answer #4 · answered by KieKie 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
see a different doctor and ask for a blood test
2006-10-18 04:38:43 · answer #5 · answered by JBL 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You just ask. "As you search for what is wrong with me, could you please do the thyroid blood scan to rule out that disorder? I would really appreciate knowing I don't have it conclusively."
2006-10-18 06:43:07 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you did the research then that is what you got.
However, familiar symptoms can occur for other bodily conditions.
2006-10-18 04:47:00 · answer #7 · answered by nalaredneb 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋