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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism

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Posted on Mon, 11 Jan 2016
Question: I have all the symptoms of hypothyroidism. I was on thyroid pills 30years ago . my md now says all my lab work & I do not need thyroid. I have research it & it has been proven you can have hypothyroidism & still have normal labs. where can I get R of thyroid pills.
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (35 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Thyroid

Detailed Answer:
Sorry to note your symptoms.

You cannot get a prescription for thyroid medication unless the doctor is convinced of your diagnosis.

When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following tests in addition to a detailed physical examination:

CBC
Electrolytes
Calcium
HbA1c
Liver function tests
Kidney function tests
TSH
Free T4
25 hydroxy Vitamin D

Sometimes the results of the above tests reveal other causes that mimic thyroid problems such as anemia.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (1 hour later)
cbc done 0000-- wbc 7.6rbc 4.88 hemoglobin12.1, hematocrit37.8 ,mcv 78 ,mch 24.8 cholesterol total 234 hemoglobin A1c 7.1 triglyerides 248 , hcl cholesterol30 ,vldl 50, ldl154 , glucose 135 ,bun 13, creatinine 0.75 ,sgpt 42, he has not done recent thyroid test in past normal. My symptoms: fatique, insomnia, vertigo, loss of outer third of eyebrow, weight gain, ringing in ears, cataracts dry itchy skin, hair loss,hxendometriosis, had hysterectomy ,psoriasis,, drooping eyelids,anxiety. does this help??
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Answered by Dr. Shehzad Topiwala (16 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Follow up

Detailed Answer:
Your HbA!c result suggests you have diabetes.

Your cholesterol value are high too.

However, neither of these can cause the symptoms you are experiencing.

You may wish to consult a thyroid expert in person who will have the opportunity to examine you. Endocrinologists are thyroid specialists.
Note: For more information on hormonal imbalance symptoms or unmanaged diabetes with other comorbid conditions, get back to us & Consult with an Endocrinologist. Click here to book an appointment.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Symptoms Of Hypothyroidism

Brief Answer: Thyroid Detailed Answer: Sorry to note your symptoms. You cannot get a prescription for thyroid medication unless the doctor is convinced of your diagnosis. When I see someone like you in my practice, I typically order the following tests in addition to a detailed physical examination: CBC Electrolytes Calcium HbA1c Liver function tests Kidney function tests TSH Free T4 25 hydroxy Vitamin D Sometimes the results of the above tests reveal other causes that mimic thyroid problems such as anemia.