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Endocrinology question ; need help; Dr won’t give referral
Diabetes & Endocrine System | Last Active: 5 days ago | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
@marmymoomy, a question. do you have PPO insurance? if you do. you don't need a referral. the things you describe sounds like Hypothyroidism. especially with the weight gain around the midsection. dry eyes. dehydration, scalloped tongue, extreme fatigue. another thing. how could she ask you, what do you mean scalloped tongue? all she has to do is look at it. it's obvious. geez what a doctor. one more thing. if you have PPO insurance find another doctor while you're at it. even if you don't have PPO ins. @danny5
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Hang in there and take charge of your own health.For 5 years I was told my TSH tests were “ spot on” even though I had very hypo.symptom in the book.You need to insist to be treated as per your symptoms and and not test results ( which is what they do ) I am now “ weaning” myself” off Levothyroxine and when done( once you stop it takes 4/6 weeks to clear your system) will have a TSH test and if still Hypo. will seek some DTE .I asked my GP if he would give me a script for same but he refused saying it’s not good.Strange ,it’s been used for over 100 years with great success .P.S if anyone has a suggestion how to obtain a script I would be grateful.Stay well.