Posted by holymama on October 19, 2005, at 5:59:42
In reply to Re: Hypothyroidism-What to do? » wildcard, posted by Cairo on October 18, 2005, at 21:25:29
Just to add to Cairo's post,
I don't think the cost of synthroid is that much out of pocket. I want to say $20 a month.
Also, with my experience with seeing a PCP and an endochronologist for my thyroid problem -- My PCP can do bloodwork for me, and for a long time the tests were showing up fine -- I was withing normal range. But I was still having symptoms, and my bipolar issues were severe, so it was suggested I see a specialist. The specialist did bloodwork and showed me that -- yes, I was within 'normal' range, but when treating a patient with depression/bipolar, she wanted to see me within a very specific portion of that normal range, and at the time I was not there. So, my PCP didn't pick up on that -- he didn't get that specific. So, my point it, I found it beneficial to see a specialist.
Hope that helps.
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