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ck11851 | 20:59 Fri 07th Apr 2006 | Body & Soul
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My doctor called today and said I have thyroid problems. I dont seem to have any of the sympoms but did have a blood test that pointed him in this direction. My question is, will it fix its self in time? I was thinking that I might should wait till there is more proof, maybe in the form of effects. I really don't know anything about this problem but do know I hate to take meds. because I have a bad liver due to hep-c
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Sorry to hear about your health issues CK.

Regarding the thyroid problems, I really think you need to get more details from your GP/Medic. Thyroid problems could mean Hypothyroidism or Hyperthyroidism, both of which have different outcomes and treatments.

I have an underactive thyroid which was discovered after blood tests were taken due to uncontrollable tiredness & severe weight gain.


I have to take thyroxine every day for the rest of my life ~ I am not worried about this as all I am doing is putting a much needed hormone into my body.


As Lazygun has said you need to have a good chat with your doctor about your thyroid problem. I doubt it is something that will fix itself & it should be sorted quite quickly. Good luck.

If your doctor has taken the trouble to phone you he must be concerned .
I agree with pippa68 on this .I was exactly the same and also have to take levothyroxine for the rest of my life. After the horrible year I had last year I am glad to take it !
Your doctor will start you on the lowest dose anyway and monitor you from there.
Here is some info

http://www.bupa.co.uk/health_information/html/ organ/thyroid.html

http://www.patient.co.uk/showdoc/30002055/
Good luck
it seems as if the very thing i cannot see and i dont want to see about me , keeps showing up around me . answer this question ... i would feel bettter if ..........

Thyroid problmes can be masking other things like SLE (Lupus) get checked and take the tablets, you will feel fine


shaneystar2 ~ it's great isn't it? I buried my head in the sand & suffered for a very long time. My dosage is still monitored & it has had to bve raised a couple of times over the last year but I feel so much better..like a new woman :o)
Sorry to hijack your thread ck11851
but..just to answer Pippas post ..yes... quite agree .I had no idea what had been wrong me . I feel so much better now and am glad you do too !
My thyroid has been monitored for a few years due to quite a big goitre and has now gone over the borderline into the underactive.I honestly couldnt work at this moment cos I am so tired.However my GP wants to defer the treatment for a year as I will be on it for the rest of my life - obviously not too drastic.You must be guided by your GP - they know what the counts mean - I dont and I suspect you wouldnt either.BTW - my liver isnt too hot either due to Hep A so I know how you feel about medication.Bite the bullet and just get it over with:)

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