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Symptoms following a total thyroidectomy, and feeling unheard
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: May 21 11:35am | Replies (8)Comment receiving replies
All comments are helpful, I very much understand the time factor. But, I just continue to feel worse. I know about the calcium and ferritin levels, endo doesn't check that either. At this same time my primary care dr and cardiologist have left their facilities. So brand new dr again. I've also tried a 3rd endo to see if I can get in sooner. They haven't even returned my call. There are not any close ends in my area.
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@frustratedjulz I know it can be so terribly frustrating not having a decent doctor to help you. Do you have a comprehensive medical center near you? 1 or 2 hours drive? You can get on their website and look up the medical staff. These doctors usually work 1/2 time in their own practice and 1/2 time for the hospital. Just call one! You may need to drive some distance, but it may be well worth the drive.
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It would be helpful to know what your symptoms are currently when you say you "feel worse". I have been dealing with Endos for 20 years and it is VERY hard to find a good one! Women have so many hormonal factors that we are dealing with and I think that without the thyroid hormone it just wreaks havoc. You should be able to find a good dose and relief, unless there is something else going on. Don't give up!
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@frustratedjulz
I'm sorry to hear you haven't been able to find a doctor who will listen, follow up with labs and information and CARE about you as a person. This last piece really contributes to your "frustrated" frustration... Here you are going through great change and disruption and a physician is not caring to attend to your condition.
I just want to add that living in an area without access to specialists, or even different doctors to choose from is very challenging. Thinking of you while you try to work through this. Wishing you better health soon.