I'm here for a new work up of blood work now. Including TSH, FT3 and FT4 as well as Hashi tests, low cortisol and adrenal.
Good catch on noticing my flip in numbers!!! I've looked at numbers so many times they all blend together now!
Has anyone had experience with calling a new doctor and they saying they won't take a patient without an "on paper diagnosis" from their PCP??
Hell yeah! Beautiful post.
I knew that was how you veterans saw it, lol- I thought for the sake of future info seekers, I'd mention it :)
You're right. FT3 and FT4 are obviously flipped. Autocorrect! The old mind just flipped them right back!
Interesting thread indeed...I am still learning so no great info from me, but for future researching purposes, I have to ask: did you by chance get your FT3 and FT4 results flipped around? Just noticed your numbers and ranges.
My neighbor had a TT a number of years ago for thyroid cancer. After the TT, her ENT continued to manage her meds. When I was looking for a new thyroid doctor, I contacted her because my neighbor had been so happy with her. As it turned out, she told me I should see an endo. She said that when she first started practicing here (rural area), there were no endos, so the ENTs treated thyroid. However, since we now have several endos, she really felt that I'd be better off with one of them. OMG, a doctor who recognizes her limitations!
By and large, except in very remote areas, I believe ENTs do the surgery on thyroids then turn the patient over to an endo for continuing care. However, ANY doctor can be a thyroid specialist if he has the interest in continuing his education on the subject.
I think you posted an interesting question...yes, some good info flying around!