Stupid thyroid, wth? Sort ofo update

If you obliterate your thyroid, you will still need to take meds. If the new tests are coming back normal, I'd wait and give the new endo a chance to get things on track. Killing your thyroid doesn't solve the problem but it will give you a new/different set of issues and you'll still be on meds. Destructing the thyroid should only be a last resort and i don't think you've reached that level. Wait and see. And keep checking, checking, checking.

What a pain! One thing to consider, just because the numbers are within normal limits doesn't mean they are good for YOU. You can still have symptoms, especially towards the outside ranges. What feels good for one person won't necessarily feel good for another. Hope your new doctor helps.

My instinct is to wait and see what develops. Having a negative experience with one doc would make me take it slow with the next one. I wouldn't want to make a permanent decision without knowing them well, unless it was an emergency.

Hugs to you, thyroid issues are rough and your old doc made it tougher!

ETA gsquaredmom posted as I was typing. Do you have a general practioner or internist you can talk with and review recommendations?

Yikes that is *frustrating*.  And what is with the crappy care from medical professionals that the Peas are seeming to encounter so frequently recently?  

{{{ hugs }}}

Do you mind sharing what condition and what medicine?
I know I'm dreaming...

LOL I guess this is how people get into "trouble" and stop their anti-psychotic meds, isn't it? Before anyone says it- I know is not a laughing matter! But I've taken them (thyroid meds) for a few years and wonder...

I had thyroid cancer so my thyroid had to be removed
I would give anything to have my own thyroid gland producing my own thyroid hormone again
I was hypothyroid post pregnancy and was on synthroid until the cancer was discovered
I wouldn't just remove my thyroid with out very careful consideration
Many Drs will tell you after a total thyroidectomy all you need to do is take synthroid and you'll be fine
That was not my experience. And not the experience of many people who had to have their thyroid a removed.
It very difficult to find the right medication dose to replace what your own thyroid can do

If you haven't already I would recommend checking out this website www.stopthethryoidmadness.com and seriously considering ordering the book by the same name from Amazon. The best thing you can do in my opinion is educate yourself about thyroid issues-hypothyroid and hyperthyroid. Once you are able to advocate for yourself by having the knowledge of knowing what is going on within your own body, what questions to ask the doctors and when to know they are not treating your problems correctly you will be on your way to better health. 

I have hypothyroid and have been dealing with a complex case of it for many years. I have been through several doctors but finally found an excellent one who knows what he is doing. He's called an Integrative Medicine doctor. He's a board certified internist who also practices alternative therapies. He also diagnosed me with adrenal insufficiency which often goes hand in hand with thyroid problems. He does 5 thyroid blood tests not just TSH. He's so much in demand that he doesn't have to take insurance so he doesn't. I have to pay $150.00 out of pocket to see him, but he's worth it. I do get reimbursed a little from my insurance company.

I've had the book, "Stop the Thyroid Madness" for a few years now. I take it with me when I go see my doctor. Another thing I like about this doctor is that he listens to me and answers my questions. As many as I have.

Personally I don't think you should get rid of your thyroid. What meds are you taking that have serious side effects? The best medication for most people is what is called dissected thyroid-not the synthetic versions. A popular one is Armour Thyroid. I've been taking it for years with no side effects. There is a newer one on the market but I don't know what it's called. Removing your thyroid is a very drastic step. I wouldn't do that unless it was diseased. If I were you I'd get a second opinion

I can tell you that I've been through several endos trying to find a good doctor. They were worse than the primary care doctors. Some were really bad. One told me when I complained to her that my hands were always freezing "Well are they turning blue? If they aren't turning blue then you are perfectly fine". Needless to say I never went back to her. Another Pea posted that the endo she took her son to said he couldn't possibly have a thyroid problem because he (her son) was so tall. Once they found the right doctor he diagnosed her son with hypothyroid. So you do have to be careful. That's why getting the book, reading and educating yourself is so important. 

Best of luck to you. If you have any more questions post here. There are a lot of thyroid Peas here. 

Debbie in MD.

After reading this thread, I'm worried that I haven't been forwarded to an endocronologist. My PCP diagnosed me with hypothryoidism and my mom and 2 sisters have Hashimoto's Disease (which is why my PCP looked for it in my bloodwork). She put me on synthyroid and is watching it. I'm learning a lot here......

freecharlie: I'm sorry about your incompetent doctor. That's inexcusable. I hope you could get it figured out! Between my hysterectomy in 2012 and my thyroid issues, I'm losing weight. I'm watching out for extreme weight gain or weight loss.

I'm sorry. I don't have any helpful advice, but I'm crossing my fingers that your doc gets it all figured out, and soon.