I was diagnosed with graves disease almost
2 1/2 years ago and am finally getting the
treatment I need. Has anyone else had
any problems with doctors who didn't
understand or know about the disease.
Also, has any one had problems getting
pregnant after any kind of thyroid
treatment?
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sbgymnast
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 24 Oct 2004 Posts: 17 Location: CA
Posted: 10-26-04 11:59am
I am having a terrbile time since I
swithced from an apo to a ppo. My general
md will not refer me to a specialist,
although I have already undergone rai (5
years ago) and was told that I would
probably need it again down the road.
After 2 years of stable tsh, it is now all
over the board, and I have requested a
specialist. My Dr. Wants to "give it 3-6
months" to see how I react to altered
doses of synthroid. I am livid.
So, yes, other people share your
frusteration. The hardest part is people
not beleiving you, or labeling youa
hypochondriac, or sensitive. Guaranteed,
if they spent one week in our shoes,
they'd have a whole new respect for people
living with grave's disease.
Havent tried getting prenant yet. No
answer for you there. Good luck!
