My former doctor moved away. My new doctor won't treat me for hypothyroidism. What will happen to me if I

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don't find another doctor and continue treatment. I have been taking Armour thyroid for many, many years, and I have done well on it. No problems.

I am going to the same clinic, so my medical records are available to him. He did not say anything about changing medications. In fact, he said very little. He wanted me to see an opthamologist and a podiatrist. My eyes and feet are fine. I had to schedule an appointment to get my yearly check-up and a refill prescription for my meds.

Answer 1

If you don't get back on thyroid medication all your hypothyroid symptoms will slowly return. If you have done well on Armour, then you should stay on it. You aren't supposed to change thyroid meds unless the med you are on isn't helping. Sounds like you were doing fine on the Armour. If I were you, I'd find a new doctor. Having hypothyroidism and on Armour myself, I would not give up the treatment. I feel so much better than I did before Armour. I would start a new doctor search immediately.

on www.about.com there's a thyroid forum that lists doctors. Perhaps youcoul check that out. Remember to call any potential doctor offices and tell them you are hypothyroid and on Armour will the doctor continue the same protocol. It's best to find out before you make an appt. good luck

Answer 2

Well, this is a bit surprising because there are simple blood tests to verify your condition. Sometimes its just called a "thyroid panel", or sometimes they call them by the individual tests t3/t4/TSH. An elevated TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) shows that the pituitary gland is working extra hard to get the thyroid to product thyroxin, which regulates your metabolism. In the case of hypothyroidism, the metabolism is running too slowly. If you get off of thyroid medicine, when it gets out of your system, you'll begin to have symptoms of slower metabolism -- low energy, sluggish behavior, unexplained weight gain, etc. Please find out if your previous Dr. has your medical records including the results of this blodd work to show to a new Dr. The bloodwork should prove that the problem needs attention. Good luck!

Answer 3

You can go to Armour.com , put in your zip code, and that will tell you what doctors in your area are open to treating with Armour. Good luck!!!!

Answer 4

If your new Dr. has your records, why wouldn't he keep treating you for this. Does he want you to try something different or what?