Guest guest Posted December 20, 2007 Report Share Posted December 20, 2007 Hello all Another newbie here just wanting to introduce myself. Thanks for letting me join: i've looked at some of the posts and I'm in awe at the level of knowledge within the group!I don't feel like I understand enough about my hypothyroid condition, which is why I wanted to join TPA. I'm 53 (male) living in North Wales and was originally diagnosed with clinical depression when I had to give up work nearly 3 years ago. Subsequently, GP identified thyroid problem and prescribed Levothyroxine. Not feeling any better, I kept going back to the GP, who just kept raising the dosage. I kept going back until eventually he conceded he did not know enough about my condition and referred me to an endo, who naturally I had to wait 5 months to see. (Is all this sounding familiar to you guys? The rest of it will too!) Eventually saw endo, had short synacthen test & MRI scan & he decided low testosterone was at root of exhaustion problem so prescribed testogel, the dose of which was later doubled. I'm due back to endo this afternoon: I will be telling him I am no better on the exhaustion front and the testogel is giving me a whole bunch of unpleasant side-effects, so I want a change of plan. It will be interesting to see what he suggests - I'll keep you posted! Regards Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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