Hypothyroidism?

Question

What are the ways that you can be tested for this condition? I have a lot of the common symptoms that are listed on various websites, but don't want to jump to any conclusions. Is it best to go to my regular doctor or do I need to find a specialist?

Answer 1

Homeopathic Treatments for Thyroid Disorders, (Thyrotoxicosis:- The state produced by excessive quantities of endogenous or exogenous thyroid hormone, and for, Hypothyroidism :- Thyroid gland synthesize, store and secrete two hormones - Thyroxine and tri-iodo thyroxine; iodine is an essential constituent of these hormones. The decreased function of thyroid gland is called Hypothyroidism. The main symptoms are Oedema, weight gain and thickening of skin and mental derangements, it is more common in ladies during the age of 30 to 50 years.

Thyrotoxicosis :-

Though eats well but losses weight Iodium 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Eats well but losses weight; worse after a shock or grief Natrum Mur 30X or 200, 4 hourly

Intercurrent remedy Thyroidinum 200 or 1M, 4 hourly.
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Hypothyroidism :-

Lack of self confidence; absent minded; easily offended; loss of memmory; feels better after eating Anacardium Or 30 or 200, 6 hourly

Shy; childish behaviour; aversion to strangers; chilly patient Baryta Carb 200 or 1M, once weekly (3 Doses)

History of abortions; weight gain; oedema of extremities and face Pyrogenium 200 or 1M, once weekly (3 Doses)

In chronic cases; as an intercurrent remedy Tuberculinum Koch 1M, once fortnightly (3 Doses)

In unmarried persons; forced to celibacy; old bachelors and maids Conium Mac 200 or 1M, once weekly (3 Doses)

Melancholy, irritabilty and restlessness; desires sweets, cannot stand opposition Thyroidin 3X or 30, 4 hourly

With restlessness; eats well yet emaciates Iodium 30, 4 hourly

Fear of darkness and thunderstroms; delicate, anaemic patients, craves for cold and salt preparations Phosphorus 200, once weekly (3 Doses) .

For hot patients; sweats easily; worse in warm damp weather. Better from any motion, exercise and at sea Bromium 30, once weekly (6 Doses).

Take the remedy which is similar to your symptoms. No side effects or complications if taken as directed, please do not exceed the given dosage and under any circumstances do not try to mix any remedies and avoid Chocolates, Mints, Coffee, Red Meat, Alcoholic and Carbonated drinks, Spicy Rich Food while taking any Homeopathic remedies, and keep the medicines away from direct sunlight, heat strong smells and perfumes and do not store them in the fridge.

Curing without any side effects or Complications Thats the Beauty of Homeopathic Medicine.


Take Care and God Bless You !

Answer 2

All the tests for initially diagnosing a thyroid condition are blood tests. Recommended are:
Thyroid Antibodies
TSH
Free T4
Free T3

Your regular doctor should be able to test you for these. Make sure the regular doctor is an internist, though, because I've found that they have a little more knowledge.

They should also palpate your thyroid to feel for any abnormalities. And they'll do other physical tests to observe the signs of thyroid disease.

Most internists can treat you without referring you to an endocrinologist. The only time you'll need a referral is when there are complications such as an enlarged heart, high blood pressure, or if you are older or younger or you have a concurrent medical condition which would make treatment complicated.

It's best that you go to your doctor armed with information about your possible condition. I found the following websites very helpful and informative. The latter one you'll need a medical dictionary to help you decipher some of the words.

1. Keep a record of your tests.
2. Know your condition. Do the research and become an informed patient.
3. Know your symptoms and keep a journal.
4. Find a doctor who will listen and believe you.
5. Get a second opinion.
6. If you don't like a doctor, don't be afraid to fire them!
7. Remember you know your body and your symptoms. The doctor can only know the signs of a disease. So be prepared to fill in the missing pieces for the doctor. Together you'll complete the picture.

Answer 3

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Answer 4

You can try taking your temp first thing in the morning. If it's on the low side its a symptom you can mention to your doctor. A regular doctor is fine for diagnosing the condition, but you must take an active part in the process by testing first thing in the morning only and by finding out what the number results are. The reason, most doctors don't know to test only in the morning and also most labs are still going by outdated ranges for TSH. TSH is the standard test to diagnose. TSH is highest while we sleep and lowest around 2PM. You want to test while its on the high side, as this will tell if you are hypothyroid in most cases. Testing in the afternoon could stop a diagnosis.

AACE changed the TSH range to 0.3 to 3.0, yet most labs still have it at 0.3 to 5.5. That's why I say find out the number result, as your doctor may not be aware of the change in the lab range.

If possible also get a free t4, free t3, and an antibody test

Answer 5

Hello, I 've been suffering from hypothyroidism, also called underactive thyroid disease. It means that your thyroid gland does not make enough thyroid hormone.
The most common cause is Hashimoto's thyroiditis. Hashimoto's thyroiditis is an autoimmune disorder. Your body produces antibodies that attack and destroy the thyroid gland. I found on google a good source of information about this diseas. This is the link https://tr.im/w49MQ that helped me a lot
Good Luck

Answer 6

you go to a regular doctor and have a hormone test, which is either a blood test or a saliva test! i myself have hypothyroidism, but i had no idea and i don't have many of the symptoms but my case is pretty severe

Answer 7

If you are unsure it is thyroid, you can go to your regular doctor and have the following test:

TSH
T3 Free
T4 Free

If any of these test are marginal, you should go to an Endocronologist. The is some disagreement by Endocronologist as to what "normal" ranges should be for the TSH test.

Answer 8

Most regular docs will just run the standard tests, and it will come back negative...

A specialist will run more comprehensive tests, and if you're borderline, be able to help you instead of just say "you're negative" and let you pay the bill on your way out the door.

Answer 9

Go to your doctor and if he thinks it's serious, he could refer you to a specialist. My mom had it, she even had one of her thyroids removed. You might just be worked up about it, or the symptoms could be a result of something else. Just see your doctor and let him take it from there!
Good luck

Answer 10

Go to your regular doctor. There is a blood test that they can have done that will tell you whether you are or not.