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Endocrinology question ; need help; Dr won’t give referral
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@shelleyw thank you so much! I’m so very sorry you’re enduring so much! I’ll be praying for you. I don’t have the referral yet, I’m hoping to soon. OH MY GOSH! I take biotin sublingual! I never knew it could alter test results! Thank you for that. I’ll keep plugging away … get the cortisol test to begin with, meet with my pcp and tell her I want the referral, because I know when my body is off. You’ve been very helpful, thank you!
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Biotin is fine, just do not take 24 hours before the thyroid tests! I usually stop taking it a week before! I am 52 F, have been on thyroid meds since the age of 14! I had to have biotin after bariatric surgery so I have been well educated on that! Also some medical groups let you self refer to a specialist if your insurance is a PPO (versus HMO) as I can self refer to any specialist in my medical group. They have a referral phone number! You may want to check on that! Good luck!
Yes, I don't remember how I happened upon that about a year ago and then I asked about it. I was taking a biotin supplement for hair and nail growth following bariatric surgery AND my endocrinologist said my multivitamin had too much in it for testing. So they have me stop the multi for 7 days prior to thyroid testing.
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😯 wow, I shared a good idea, I am so happy it was helpful. Remember...Advocate or get DOWN RIGHT PUSHY‼️‼️
ShelleyW