Advice on Doctors visits for thyroid function
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Hi,
About 6 months ago my thyroid function was tested and came back as borderline for hypothyroidism so my doctor told me to have a test every 3 to six months, I've recently moved it university and had another thyroid function test only to be told that my thyroid level is "normal". I'm suffering with symptoms of fatigue, weight gain, cold sensitivity, brittle nails and many more and hypothyroidism also runs in my maternal bloodline. Just wondering if anyone else has had a similar experience of just being what feels like brushed off by their doctor when their is clearly something not right and how they went about getting it properly investigated?
Thanks
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lizziedaisy danielle34021
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I suffer with Hypothyroidism.
I understand what you mean, you are displaying all the symptoms of hypothyroidism but your doctor simply cant diagnose this due to you having 'normal' levels.
Although I've been diagnosed with a severely underactive thyroid, my mum has symptoms like you and she went to our local GP and was told the same thing.
We both went to see an endocronoigist - which is something I would highly suggest for you to do. You may have an imbalance in your hormone levels, or may need thyroid medication even though your doctor has advised that you have 'normal' levels.
Doctors can only diagnose from symptoms.
An endocronoligist can diagnose tests and symptoms, therefore helping you a lot more than your local GP could.
Ask your GP if you can be reffered, it's well worth it!
Hope this helps..
Lizzie
tereseV danielle34021
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Find a doctor who runs the labs you request. Here is a list of what I have learned are the most important things. You want your numbers to be optimal, not just within range. Double check me with other responses, but I think I'm on target.
Get your T3 where it needs to be and your symptoms will resolve.
TSH - Typically below 2.0
Free T4 - Top half of the reference range
Free T3 - Top half - top 25th percentile of reference range
Reverse T3 - low end of normal range
Thyroid Peroxidase Antibiodies (TPO) - within reference range
Vitamin D, keep it above 50 (immunologist says keep it above 60)
Ferritin (keep it above 60 if experiencing hair loss)
Good luck. Get as many opinions as it takes until you feel great!!!
danielle34021
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lizziedaisy danielle34021
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