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I think my Doctor is ignoring me!
So I have exasperated all my medically related options.
I have gained over 30 pounds in one year (I am 25). I previously exercised two-three times a week, eat healthy, am depressed, low body temp all the time, sensitive to heat and cold, have dry skin, irregular menstruation, ovarian cysts, family history of thyroid disorders (my mother, her sister, and my father's sister), had a negative sleep study (with no disorders, apnea, hypopneas, etc), and a T4 test done which was at .85, as I understand is within normal ranges but is low normal. I have been seeing a personal trainer for the past two months and have lost no weight. My doctor says everything is fine. I think i have hypothyroidism based on all the above. What do I do next?
I have gained over 30 pounds in one year (I am 25). I previously exercised two-three times a week, eat healthy, am depressed, low body temp all the time, sensitive to heat and cold, have dry skin, irregular menstruation, ovarian cysts, family history of thyroid disorders (my mother, her sister, and my father's sister), had a negative sleep study (with no disorders, apnea, hypopneas, etc), and a T4 test done which was at .85, as I understand is within normal ranges but is low normal. I have been seeing a personal trainer for the past two months and have lost no weight. My doctor says everything is fine. I think i have hypothyroidism based on all the above. What do I do next?
I agree with the others! it sounds hormonal...But just in case, get your calcium level checked too...Hyperparathyroidism does this too...
I really hate to say since you have minimal tests to look at. Your symptoms do lean a bit to that though.
It is such a complicated disease that you need to find a balance with your physician to really get the full picture. It is so important that if the disease is uncovered - you can maintain a great relationship with your physician and feel comfortable getting the best treatment you can.
It is such a complicated disease that you need to find a balance with your physician to really get the full picture. It is so important that if the disease is uncovered - you can maintain a great relationship with your physician and feel comfortable getting the best treatment you can.
Thanks!!
That I will do! In your opinion, as a person with thyroid disorders...doesn't this sound like hypothyroidism to you?
That I will do! In your opinion, as a person with thyroid disorders...doesn't this sound like hypothyroidism to you?
Get a full thyroid panel- I see only a T4 range. TSH is the key for you - if you have a thyroid problem.
If your doctor is not looking at the issues and questions you have - find another GP or PCP that will listen to you. Ask for a full panel test.
If your doctor is not looking at the issues and questions you have - find another GP or PCP that will listen to you. Ask for a full panel test.
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