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Sjogren's, Hashimoto's and Thyroid Dysfunction: Got questions
Autoimmune Diseases | Last Active: Jun 21, 2021 | Replies (35)Comment receiving replies
In April I had a thyroid storm by going to the ER for abdominal pain. I begged the ER doc to check my thyroid. Is was overactive for sure. My PCP adjusted my medication which helped a bit. My endocrinologist was know help to me. I have emailed her again to inform her of my symptoms again. She said my symptoms we’re not from my thyroid. Stay on my present dose and test in six weeks. My T4 was 13.9 well over the 11.0. Tsh was under .953 on its way to be hyperactive.
Heck no. I viewed her reviews and they were all negative. On the phone today and made a apt with new endocrinologist but not available till July 27. They put me on a cancellation list. Thank you Jesus.
My pcp told me not to obsess over my thyroid test were fine. I looked up my chart on their site and it shows hyperactive. What?
Im not crazy am I? Need anybody’s input. I’m ready to adjust my own meds. Maybe mental health. My psychiatrist understands this better than all the doctors. He took all this into consideration when he prescribed my anxiety meds. Vitamin D, B12, and all thyroid tests.
I hope the new guys call soon with a cancellation. Trying to hold on right now.
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It sounds like a second opinion is the wise course to take. It's important to trust and build a good rapport of mutual respect with your specialist. Here are some tips from community members about getting off to a good start with a new doc.
– Your Tips on How to Get Off to the Best Start with a New Specialist https://connect.mayoclinic.org/discussion/your-tips-on-how-to-get-off-to-the-best-start-with-a-new-specialist/
Be sure to add your tips, too!
PS: The discussion and tips from members was created into this video too. Tips for patients by patients. What better advice is there, right?
Lifestyle changes can help, too. A daily walk, balanced diet (avoid processed foods/sugar), visit with a friend, do a pleasant activity, complete a 15 minute task and read or watch something inspiring. Helps the meds work well. I also like EFT tapping, and controlled breathing.
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You are not alone. I was allergic, to me, to synthroid. I now take Armour thyroid. Hair grew back, welts and hive are gone. This is my personal experience, not medical advice.