Posted by bulldog2 on July 11, 2009, at 15:45:41
In reply to Re: More New Levels Of Thyroid Seems Normal Too High, posted by Alexanderfromdenmark on July 11, 2009, at 12:40:25
> > > > Get Mary Solomon's newsletter on thyroid and the top endo talks about treating thyroid and at what levels. Seems normal has been way too high long read. Love Phillipa
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> > > > Dr. Garber on TSH Controversy
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> > > This isn't really news. For anyone who suspects are thyroid problem, I recommend hanging around stop the thyroid madness sites and links, and reading the recommened litterature.
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> > > I was just diagnosed with hypothyroidism, adrenal fatigue and medicine induced(SSRI)hypogonadism. The diagnosis was made by one the best hormonal docs in the world and was confirmed through a psychical examination mainly, and not just by blood tests.
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> > > Hypothyroidism cannot be diagnosed by blood tests alone. But I would say that TSH>2 + hypothyroid symptoms, probably means hypothyroidism.
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> > > One can have a TSH<2 and still be hypothryoid. It is in many cases not easy to diagnose and treat. Which is the reason why so many are undiagnosed or undertreated.
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> > > Similar things can be said about other hormonal issues(hypogonadism) unless there are absolutely obvious signs and blood tests.
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> > > I'm not treated for my hormonal probs yet. But I'm gonna try an AD again anyway(Agomelantine) since I need urgent help and Ago seems to have a much better profile than most AD's out there. I need good sleep and reestablish cirdian rhytme.
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> > > A lot of endo's unfortunately are crap at diagnosing and treating most hormonal imbalances.
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> > > In this case you shouldn't believe the "experts" if you have symptoms of a hormonal imbalance, but your blood tests are "normal". Keep looking, just not too obessively ;)
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> > > I was diagnosed at Dr. Thierry Hertoghe's clinic. I have been told by my doctors for years than I was perfectly fine and healthy. I trust the doctors at hertoghe's clinic because it makes much more sense and they did a full psychical examination to confirm it. That's what old school doctors do.
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> > Bet most insurances won't pay for this doc and my hmo certainly wouldn't. Many people can't afford to pay out of pocket.
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> No it aint easy. Thyroid medication is not particuarly expensive. Seeing doctors like hertoghe is quite expensive. Espicially if you don't live in belgium where his clinic is. But for me getting the right medical help is matter of life and death.
>I understand life or death. Some are on disability and just don't have the money.
You know docs will let you die if you can't afford them in these specailty clinics!
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