Thyroid disorder

[dimsum]

rains:

dimsum,


Thanks but I live very far from Queenstown. I'll see the specialist first and see how it goes.

Janet,

My GP only did the blood test for thyroid. The test result only reflected the values for Free T4 and TSH values and the normal ranges for both.

I think GPs will only do as you say. I went to mine and told him I wanted to do a test for hyperthyroidism and he did just that.

Jennifer,

I have gained 3kg but I think it's bcos of my non-stop eating. I eat up to 6 meals per day

I was quite 'elated' to hear that hyperthyroidism makes you lose weight so I went out and eat all that I wanted.

:rotflmao: same here. To me, i really like this plus point of this illness - eat alot and still will not gain weight!! I have a big appetite for girls and is a live to eat person. But when the illness is under control, i have to watch my weight.

[dimsum]

Jennifer:

rains:

I was quite 'elated' to hear that hyperthyroidism makes you lose weight so I went out and eat all that I wanted.

I am also eating more rice since last week.

now you are already on medication, benefit of this illness is gone. cannot eat more rice ah.

[Jennifer]

dimsum:

Jennifer:

[quote=\"rains\"]I was quite 'elated' to hear that hyperthyroidism makes you lose weight so I went out and eat all that I wanted.

I am also eating more rice since last week.

now you are already on medication, benefit of this illness is gone. cannot eat more rice ah.[/quote]

Was thinking of getting another pint of HD rum & raisins to be finished off in one night :rotflmao:

[janet88]

The only time my TSH and T4 went haywire was during pregnancy. Had to visit the doctor more often to regulate the medication and post-pregnancy to reduce thyroxine to an acceptable level. Body changes makes it hard to adjust…it’s only recently I have to take extra 0.25mg on sat and Sunday. Seeing the GP would be cheaper of course but he may not have the experience.

[kitty2]

janet88:

kitty2:

Anyone has any good endocrinologist to recommend? A friend needs one as she always feeling thirsty and tired. GP advise her to see endocrinologist .

has the GP done all the tests before he recommended a endocrinologist? mine is a semi-retired one at SGH...he may not be taking new patients.

Not yet,she wants to go straight to specialist inorder to save the cost.Anyone can share your specialist's contact?

[Jennifer]

kitty2:

janet88:

[quote=\"kitty2\"]Anyone has any good endocrinologist to recommend? A friend needs one as she always feeling thirsty and tired. GP advise her to see endocrinologist .

has the GP done all the tests before he recommended a endocrinologist? mine is a semi-retired one at SGH...he may not be taking new patients.

Not yet,she wants to go straight to specialist inorder to save the cost.Anyone can share your specialist's contact?[/quote]
First time specialist consultant can be $200 at least. What costs savings r there?

[kitty2]

janet88,


She doesn't need to pay the GP and later specialist By the way,GP can diagnose one whether she has thyroid problem?She has body ache too .Thanks

[Jennifer]

kitty2:

janet88,


She doesn't need to pay the GP and later specialist By the way,GP can diagnose one whether she has thyroid problem?She has body ache too .Thanks

if the blood tests show nothing to be concerned with, then she saves the specialist fees.

[dimsum]

Jennifer:

kitty2:

janet88,


She doesn't need to pay the GP and later specialist By the way,GP can diagnose one whether she has thyroid problem?She has body ache too .Thanks

if the blood tests show nothing to be concerned with, then she saves the specialist fees.

My recommendation: Do a comprehensive blood test at GP first (cheaper because GP consultation charges are much lower than specialist. Blood test probably cheaper too.). If the blood test shows that she has illness, then visit the relevant specialist.

So yes, GP can diagnose whether she has thyroid problem based on blood test results. She is always feeling thirsty and tired - symptom of diabetes. So, make sure the blood test check for diabetes too.

[kitty2]

dimsum:

Jennifer:

[quote=\"kitty2\"]janet88,


She doesn't need to pay the GP and later specialist By the way,GP can diagnose one whether she has thyroid problem?She has body ache too .Thanks

if the blood tests show nothing to be concerned with, then she saves the specialist fees.

My recommendation: Do a comprehensive blood test at GP first (cheaper because GP consultation charges are much lower than specialist. Blood test probably cheaper too.). If the blood test shows that she has illness, then visit the relevant specialist.

So yes, GP can diagnose whether she has thyroid problem based on blood test results. She is always feeling thirsty and tired - symptom of diabetes. So, make sure the blood test check for diabetes too.[/quote] :thankyou: