Guest guest Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 Most of us have not found endos to be good at all unless you have a very straightforward issue with your adrenals or thyroid or an end stage disease like Cushings, s etc.. I'd say that the vast majority of us are here because the problems with have with our thyroid (and related hormonal issues) are not straightforward. The best docs in my experience are functional medicine doctors or a good PCP. Any PCP that doesn't take your concerns seriously and try to get to the root of health issues is a waste or your time and money. I have yet to find a doctor that takes my insurance that is worth a hoot except my GYN that I only use for well woman stuff. It's unfortunate but today's medical system makes it almost impossible for docs that take insurance to properly treat patients with more complex health issues - 15 min appts just don't cut it. You can look at the doctors database and the list of good docs (under files in the lefthand column on the Yahoo group webpage). You should add your PCP to the database so others don't waste their time with a doc that doesn't listen. You say you are having problems with your thyroid - do you have recent labs that you might share or can you provide further info as to the nature of the problems? B. > > Hello. I am currently living in White Settlement Tx. I am having thyroid issues and my PCP just don't get it. Does anyone know of a good Endo that isn't real expensive?? > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 The better thyroid docs are mostly in primary care, usually in an alternative/integrative/wellness/environmental/anti-aging type practice. Our Texas Armour Docs list can be found in "Files" on our site. It is maintained and updated by the moderator. Also look in the Database where members have reviewed docs they have seen: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly! You will also find some sites with doctor lists in "Links". Keep in mind that you do not need to see a thyroid doc very often. You may need to travel some distance to a really good doc. If you do not need s*e*x and adrenal hormones, Launius in ville is very good and has reasonable prices, even for labs. He takes no insurance. Therefore the insurance companies cannot dictate to him what he has to charge the selfpay patient. Be prepared to be a very compliant patient. Do what he tells you to do, and he will take good care of you. If you need the other hormones, we have some recommendations, but they will be expensive. Welcom to the group! jan nathan >> Hello. I am currently living in White Settlement Tx. I am having thyroid issues and my PCP just don't get it. Does anyone know of a good Endo that isn't real expensive??> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 20, 2011 Report Share Posted December 20, 2011 I have been having symptoms of thyroid for a couple of months now. I do have my labs.. Nov.7,2011 TSH with reflex to T4 1.33 range 0.40-4.50 Dec.1,2011 TSH- 1.19range-0.40-4.50 Free T4- 1.4 range 0.8-1.8 Free T3- 2.9 range 2.3-4.2 Thyroglobulin Antibodies <20 range <20 Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies <10 range <35 TSI- 92% Dec13, 2011 TSH-1.26 I am having alot of hyper symptoms and some hypo symptoms. I just want to feel like my self again:( This really affects my life. I am going to an Endo on Thursday to have an ultrasound done. I just hope and pray that I can find out what is going on. > > > > Hello. I am currently living in White Settlement Tx. I am having thyroid issues and my PCP just don't get it. Does anyone know of a good Endo that isn't real expensive?? > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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