THYROID (Re: 1st appt with Orthopod surgeon- THYROID)

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400 is an unacceptable number for TSH.

If your doctor allowed this to happen, he/she needs to be replaced ASAP.

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/how-to-find-a-good-doc

Here's 2 articles you'll find helpful:

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/hashimotos

http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/things-we-have-learned/

The following is what I see that works for Hashis, but I bet you are not too

familiar with most of it:

Desiccated porcine thyroid, dosed by symptoms, to a full replacement dose.

Adrenals properly tested/treated, including aldosterone.

Tested for gluten intolerance...and addressed.

Electrolytes balanced (potassium, sodium, chloride, etc)

Vitamin/mineral deficiencies addressed.

Underlying iodine deficiency addressed.

Thyroid problems can cause serious joint laxity and issues with connective

tissue. Also issues with healing!

Sam

(listowner of the group " thyroidless)

> >

> > I'm really clueless as far as back surgery is concerned.

> > I know what questions to ask thyroid docs but not what to ask the ortho doc.

So, um, do you guys know where I can find out what to ask?

> > I don't want to go in there 'flying blind'.