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Endocrinology question ; need help; Dr won’t give referral

Posted by marmymoomy @marmymoomy, Aug 22 1:54pm

My Sr won’t refer me to Endocrinology (I don’t have diabetes, but this was the only group with the topic of endocrine system. ). I know there are more extensive tests an endocrinologist can do to check my thyroid, cortisol levels and adrenal system. Since Aug 1, I have had the feeling of being incredibly dehydrated ( but I’m not) with a scalloped tongue, and moments of severe exhaustion… have moments where I feel I cannot function physically, or mentally nor verbally. ( I do have fibromyalgia and other issues as well). My skin and eyes for maybe ten years are dry dry dry. I have gained weight around my mid section ( apron belly) and I’ve not changed my eating habits at all. I am going for a cortisol “ test” , but at this point, my Dr is holding off on a referral, but I truly feel I need more extensive testing of my thyroid and whole adrenal system.

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marmymoomy | @marmymoomy | Oct 27 9:31pm
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@gravity3

Do you need a Dr. referral or can you self refer and get it covered by your insurance?

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@gravity3 I have my referral! I see the Endo in a few weeks!

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nollig | @nollig | Oct 28 1:19am
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Thank you @gretchenmpls ! My cortisol levels did come back high ; I have other symptoms that lead me to believe I have a thyroid issue or adrenal issue… too much to go into here. Many symptoms I’ve experienced for a few years… many fall in line with my fibromyalgia, others could cross over into other diagnosis. I’ve had to “ fight” for having tests and certain specialists see me for about 16 years now… first medical issue being pelvic congestion syndrome ( but I didn’t know what it was at that time, just knew I was in severe pain, and could not stand for more than ten minutes…. Also other vascular issues, varicose veins requiring numerous surgeries, and sporting compression hose beginning at the age of 31 ) Also had to argue with my PCP four years ago about the many symptoms I have, and how I was quite sure it’s fibromyalgia ( judging from the symptoms of my Mom, two sisters, three of my aunts, and two sisters in law). Yes, we’re not Doctors, we’re the patients, but we know our bodies best, and we definitely know when something is way off.

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Well said and I agree with all you said.It should not be this difficult.Also another “ down side” to ongoing pain etc. is you start to feel like not even your nearest and dearest believe you anymore.As regards G.P.s not willing to give a script for Armour etc.a friend (naturopath) said to me not be too hard on G.P.s because we must remember ,more than likely ,the Pharma. co.problem support the medical schools.I’m sure there is an answer out there some where .Stay well.

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danny67 | @danny5 | Oct 28 3:36am

ok. what with all you're saying it sounds pretty much textbook for Hypothyroidism and Adrenal glands. but talking about getting the TH 3 and TH 4 as a medicine from a compound pharmacy i'm confused. either my PCP or Endo does lab work for my TH 3 OR TH 4 which tells them how my Thyroid is doing. along with the Adrenal glands. please explain.

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