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TSH was 7.94 and T4 normal I’ve had RA for over 35 years, hashimotos?
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Mar 30 2:45pm | Replies (29)Comment receiving replies
Joanne, thank you for your reply, I have also had a rash at the nape of my neck. I also agree that I should see an endocrinologist and I will try to get a referral to one. I definitely feel that there is a total lack of interest in my health at my age. My pcp is young and just keeps telling me, “well you’re getting up there in years, you’re not getting any younger” ugh.
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I live in Decatur Ga and go to Emory. Just left Boston in August. I honestly feel all endo doctors can be to flexible with how they treat you. My only level that is off I’d my tsh. My problem is if they put me on a higher dose it brings my tsh level to an abnormal level yet the low dose works for a few months then it doesn’t. I’ve tried two days in a week taking a higher dose and the rest of the time the lower dose but still off.
I’m truely like a yo-yo and no reasons why. I can always tell when I’m off because my bowel issues get worse than usual. Some folks feel nothing and others know right away.
Get an internist not a family doc and definitely get your doctor, if you need a referral, to allow you to go to endo. Don’t wait a few months. It already takes too long for new appointments. Make that call. If it’s hypo you can get on meds and feel better.
I have no idea about our neck rash. Plus I have a burning mouth. Just hang in and one day at a time.
Be well soon,
Joanne
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You pcp sounds young and dismissive. Unacceptable! You may want to go to a dermatologist for the rash. I have even had my dermatologist test my thyroid when I lost hair (alopecia areata) so you may be able to get a quicker look at your rash and possible autoimmune tests if it affects your skin.