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

Posted by marmymoomy @marmymoomy, Aug 22, 2024

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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@mikaylar

Do you need a referral? My insurance lets me go wherever I want.

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This is what I came here to ask. Is it your insurance or the Dr requiring a referral?

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@nollig

Hello. Sorry for your pain but I can relate as for over four years now I have every hypo. Symptom in the book and more.My GP keeps telling me my TSH is perfect and I have been to an Endo.who told me rhe same thing.If you are not on Levothyroxine or similar already I would question it as I believe it is a big problem for a lot of people.I am in the process of cleaning out my body of this poison and when clear will test again and if still Hypo.will source some DTE( like Armour).Let’s face it DTE worked for over 100 years with no problems but I guess Big Pharma was missing out.Stay well

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@nollig what’s DTE?

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@rashida

DTE is desiccated thyroid extract ( pigs or cows powdered thyroid ) It works and has done for a long time but it hard to find a GP to give a script

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@nollig

DTE is desiccated thyroid extract ( pigs or cows powdered thyroid ) It works and has done for a long time but it hard to find a GP to give a script

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Got the script for DTE from my functional medicine provider.

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