this person just complains about their thyroid and experiences symptoms they see one doctor who doesnt treat it?
2007-03-24 15:52:16 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Other - Diseases
That person may want to find a doctor who is willing to let the patient diagnose the patient. Then the doctor will probably humor the patient into thinking that he/she is treating the thyroid while actually giving the patient placebo medication. But that would be a waste of the patient's money. To me, it's a matter of whether you want to collaborate in the patient wasting money.
2007-03-24 15:58:41 · answer #1 · answered by Piguy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Part of having a bad thyroid is the lack of motivation. I have been though it. It is hard finding the right doctor to treat it. You must have an endocrinologist and they usually have waiting lists. I found a good one after a few tries but now drive an hour to see him every three months. He has done wonders but I had to have my thyroid removed and am now on medication for the rest of my life.
Usually you cannot really motivate a person to do something they do not want to do. Just smile and grin and ask him/her if they have found a good endocrinologist yet. It may sink in that you do not want to talk about something they are not going to work on.
2007-03-24 23:11:49 · answer #2 · answered by DDLynn l 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure whether you are talking about hypothyroid or hyperthyroid, but I'll talk about hypothyroid, as that's where I have more experience. I'm hypothyroid.
Most doctors treat those with hypothyroidism strictly by lab values. These lab values have been lowered in 2003, yet the labs still list the old range. If a doctor is unware of this and most are they will be goin by the outdated lab ranges. What happens is, they tell their patient that they are in range and they shouldn't be having any more problems. This leads to depression, as the patient feels that the doctor has told them they are normal and they should be feeling good.
What I've learned since being hypothyroid is to become your own health advocate. Learn as much as you can about your condition and the treatsments and to never settle until you are feeling well. Your friend needs to do this. Below are some links that may help accomplish this. Don't assume its your friend's fault, as it could be his/her doctor's fault.
2007-03-25 16:22:13 · answer #3 · answered by DNA 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It is tough, because whether you are hyperthyroid, or hypothyroid it will effect you physically, emotionally and mentally. Depression is a symptom of hypothyroidism.
Not sure what you can do short of dragging them to see a new doctor.
2007-03-26 08:52:00 · answer #4 · answered by no_frills 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I suggest you to inform the person that the symptoms just will get worse. Encourage him/her to start a treatment, the earlier the best
2007-03-24 23:03:59 · answer #5 · answered by Opuntia imbricata 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋