I am in a pickle and need help. Hard to believe: Just found out from new doctor in the other county: I have secondary hyperparathyroidism of renal origin. I have had hypothyroidism for 34 years and now this other one. Yes, I do have the symptoms and now I am very nervous, concerned and anxiety riddled. Trying hard to calm down. My local endochronologist did not and would not address this issue when I just saw him yesterday. It appears that somehow I must travel again to another county which I cannot afford to do on a regular basis as I have what is called "Low vision". (this means I cannot continue to drive). There is so much more that I cannot continue with this. I do not want to give up on living but what can I do now? I am embarased to post this. Please forgive me for upsetting anyone but some how I need this outlet. I have set up an appointment at Shand's for the bladder cancer doctor at the end of the month and now I know I should do the same for this new diagnosis which I will do tomorrow Monday. I know that Shand's has a service for accepted patients to be driven but because of the pandemic it has been cancelled. But what does one do with life threatening diseases like cancer and the thyroid diagnosis? It is not a good idea to wait. It is very easy to give up but so far I am a stubborn person and do not want to give up. Ideas, suggestions please?