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Apr 26, 2013, 7:32 am
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I had my blood drawn today, and have a follow-up appointment on May 8th. I'll get a copy of them about the same time the doctor's office does, so I'll be able to see them prior to that. 
I know his snoring keeps me from falling asleep at times, so I have to wonder if it disturbs me enough to wake me at night.
If nothing else, this story is interesting (picks up at page 3). One little tidbit from it was, though we tend to say we sleep better when we're not alone in bed, we actually do sleep better alone. So maybe you're on to part of it.
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2...a_fact_kolbert
http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2...a_fact_kolbert
May 3, 2013, 8:50 am
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I'm waiting on the lab results still. They hadn't sent them after 5 business days, so I called, and I should have them within an hour.
May 3, 2013, 9:49 am
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The doctor keeps pushing, and has pushed depression since I complained about being fatigued last year. Apparently, it's abnormal for me to insist that's not it or something, because she keeps pushing that, and I keep insisting that it's not. I'm generally happy and content, but apparently, that's just wrong. 
I had a doctor like yours, he keep insisting my health problems were menopause or all in my head. For 7 months I kept getting worse and he kept up with the condescending garbage. Turned out to be cancer, and by the time I got to the oncologist, he said I was within a couple weeks of dying because of how rapidly the cancer was spreading by then. Fortunately it was treatable, or I wouldn't be here now.
May 3, 2013, 4:28 pm
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What you most need is a new doctor with less ego and a more open mind.
I had a doctor like yours, he keep insisting my health problems were menopause or all in my head. For 7 months I kept getting worse and he kept up with the condescending garbage. Turned out to be cancer, and by the time I got to the oncologist, he said I was within a couple weeks of dying because of how rapidly the cancer was spreading by then. Fortunately it was treatable, or I wouldn't be here now.
I had a doctor like yours, he keep insisting my health problems were menopause or all in my head. For 7 months I kept getting worse and he kept up with the condescending garbage. Turned out to be cancer, and by the time I got to the oncologist, he said I was within a couple weeks of dying because of how rapidly the cancer was spreading by then. Fortunately it was treatable, or I wouldn't be here now.
Glad to hear that in your case, the cancer was treatable!
Probably both.
May 6, 2013, 6:52 am
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The doctor did mention that fatigue and such could be some sort of heart issue. In doing some research online, I did find a bunch of thyroid issues that wouldn't show up in a normal blood test.
I think, at my appointment, I'm going to ask that we make sure it's not some sort of heart issue (I'll feel better mentally knowing it's not that), and if we can explore some of the thyroid issues that wouldn't appear in a normal blood test.
If she says no to the thyroid issues, then I'll go to an endocrinologist.
Articles like this one are why I'll feel better mentally if we rule out any sort of heart issue.
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May 8, 2013, 6:19 pm
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We're going to rule out any heart issues, and she's sending me to a rheumatologist.
More lab work for probably Friday, and I'm trying to schedule everything else ASAP. Depending on all of that, I may still go to an endocrinologist, although a friend who works in the medical field suggested another PCP, so I may go and see her.
More lab work for probably Friday, and I'm trying to schedule everything else ASAP. Depending on all of that, I may still go to an endocrinologist, although a friend who works in the medical field suggested another PCP, so I may go and see her.
May 8, 2013, 7:52 pm
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I was at the doctor's office today, again complaining about fatigue. She's ordered more bloodwork, since it's been over a year since I've last had any tests. My symptoms are:
fatigue, not being able to lose much, if any weight, even though I'm following WW, headaches, dry skin, hair loss, joint/muscle pain
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fatigue, not being able to lose much, if any weight, even though I'm following WW, headaches, dry skin, hair loss, joint/muscle pain
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May 9, 2013, 5:55 am
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May 9, 2013, 8:57 am
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Wow, they move fast... Appointment with the rheumatologist tomorrow afternoon, and an echo next Friday, at 6:30 AM. Lab work Monday at 6:30 AM.
May 9, 2013, 9:48 am
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Autoimmune Thyroid?
So.... Im going with Thyroid as well; here are my questions, as I only scanned the subsequent posts very quickly:
I see that your Dr ran TSH; but did he (she?) also run:
-your actual thyroid hormone levels? (these would show up on the blood test as T3, T4, FreeT3 or just FT3....)
-antibody tests: Anti-TAb, TSI, and the other tests that suggest possible autoimmune thyroid issues?
the reason I ask is that you mentioned you had very low vitamin d, which tends to happen in people with autoimmune issues. often if your body is making antibodies against your thyroid, you can feel awful even if your numbers (particularly just TSH, which is really just a preliminary test) are in range.
Disclaimer: Im not a DR.... I don't even play one on TV, but I do have one of the autoimmune thyroid issues, so your complaints sounded familiar to me. A website that's been helpful for me has been : www.thyroidboards.com Its kind of the fylertalk of thyroids
Whatever it is, I hope you feel better soon & that your Drs can get to the bottom of this ASAP!
I see that your Dr ran TSH; but did he (she?) also run:
-your actual thyroid hormone levels? (these would show up on the blood test as T3, T4, FreeT3 or just FT3....)
-antibody tests: Anti-TAb, TSI, and the other tests that suggest possible autoimmune thyroid issues?
the reason I ask is that you mentioned you had very low vitamin d, which tends to happen in people with autoimmune issues. often if your body is making antibodies against your thyroid, you can feel awful even if your numbers (particularly just TSH, which is really just a preliminary test) are in range.
Disclaimer: Im not a DR.... I don't even play one on TV, but I do have one of the autoimmune thyroid issues, so your complaints sounded familiar to me. A website that's been helpful for me has been : www.thyroidboards.com Its kind of the fylertalk of thyroids
Whatever it is, I hope you feel better soon & that your Drs can get to the bottom of this ASAP!
May 9, 2013, 11:20 am
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In July 2012, my T4 was 1.1, and my Thyroglobulin Antibodies were <20 while my Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies were <10.
Since then, she's not ordered those again, or anything other than TSH.
Since then, she's not ordered those again, or anything other than TSH.
May 10, 2013, 4:13 pm
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The rheumatologist said I have the beginnings of osteoarthritis, but that's it. Next step, rule out any heart issues, then see an endocrinologist.