Thyroid Disorder?
I have not been feeling well lately and was talking to a co-worker this morning. She suggested that I get my thyroid checked. I looked up symptoms on the net and of the 26 symptoms listed I have 20 of them.
The problem is that I have no insurance and money is tight and I hate to go have a test that is not needed. What are the chances that I am just a fat, cold natured nervous woman with dry skin and hair suffering from fluid retention, brittle nails, IBS who is always tired?
Not expecting a doctor but just use your good and functional brains and give me your unbiased opinion. Thank You
Lalitha- I dont have a low opinion of myself- those are the symptoms of a thryoid disorder!!!
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I have hypothyroidism. I don’t have insurance either. I’ll tell you, mine went undiagnosed for years. I didn’t even realize something was wrong until I went on the medication. I was like, "OH! So THIS is what normal people feel like…." That was five years ago. You’re right. It’s a pain in the butt. I wish I didn’t have it.
I’ll be completely candid with you. My doctor charges me $250 a year. I get my blood drawn at an idependant lab and send him the results. The lab tests cost $150. I get 2-3 tests a year. My pills cost anywhere from $19 to $27 per month. When you think about it, I spend about $800 a year on my thyroid issue (which is my only health problem). $800 a year is HALF what I would pay if I bought minimal health insurance. My endocrinologist also runs my blood for hormone imbalances, blood sugar, cholesterol, cancer, etc.
It is a simple blood test, not terribly expensive.
Its best to get it looked at. I was diagnosed when I was 9, and they didn’t catch it right away. That left me,gaining weight and extremely tired. Its better to know what is wrong. And if you have a lot of the symptoms you are at a higher chance of having it. All it takes is a blood test. And if you are diagnosed you just have to take medication, a pill a day is really all.
First of all, get rid of the low opinion you have of yourself. Any body can fall sick.Get the medical test done.If it is thyroid, then you must take medicines.If it is not, you can relax and eat healthy food to get rid of tiredness.Go for walks, read books and listen to music. You will be alright.
Thyroid problems are very common. Most people never never find out why they have the problems they do.
I am a male 42 years old. About six years ago I was diagnosed with an underactive thyroid. Some of my symptoms were: sluggishness, numbness, weight gain, no energy, depression, mood swings, high blood pressure, just to name a few.
I was prescribed and have been taking Synthroid (Levothyroxine) since then. Over a period of time the symptoms went away.
I don’t know what kind of shape I would be in now if I hadn’t done anything about it then.
Get checked out. It’s just a blood test, shouldn’t be that expensive.
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i have hypothyroid and remains the shortest in my entire family ,whichis an occupational hazard of the disease.i never realized i had a disorder until a few years ago,my dad has the same fate and had to have a surgery done so thty he could breathe properly again.i seriously hope u get ur test done,it will help u for sure.