Posted by Cairo on October 18, 2005, at 21:25:29
In reply to Hypothyroidism-What to do?, posted by wildcard on October 18, 2005, at 17:45:20
Are you worried about the cost of the medication or the endocrinologist? Generic levothyroxine will be available soon or you can have the doctor contact the drug company for "compassionate use" option.
""http://thyroid.about.com/od/thyroiddrugstreatments/a/generic.htm""
Once you're controlled on thyroid medication, meaning typically that your TSH is stabilized, you don't need to see the endo that often. But you're playing with fire if you don't see one and start on thyroid (if you need it) as heart disease and other sequelae from hypothyroidism may rear their ugly heads. You can't afford NOT to be checked.
A good family doctor or Internist can also diagnose and prescribe thyroid.
Cairo
> >The blood tests show that my thyroid is not working properly which is causing my main complaint-fatigue. What options do I have? I got the tests done at the health dept. and they have referred me to a doctor that can help w/ this. Same problem~NO INSURANCE. I have seen several OTC herbal supplements? Any input?
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