Comments on: Thyroid Disorder?

By: Answer Fairy

Answer Fairy — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:40 +0000

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.

By: Schwinn

Schwinn — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:40 +0000

It is a simple blood test, not terribly expensive.

By: sweetie_pie1618

sweetie_pie1618 — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:40 +0000

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.

By: Lalitha R

Lalitha R — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:40 +0000

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.

By: d6rws

d6rws — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:40 +0000

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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zena e — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:40 +0000

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By: illuminatiangel

illuminatiangel — Thu, 22 Jul 2010 12:01:40 +0000

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.