Guest guest Posted December 8, 1998 Report Share Posted December 8, 1998 Hi Everyone, Have a question for all you hypers on medication. In the first year after your diagnosis, how often did your endo do labs, and what labs did they order? How often do they continue to do them after the first year? Just trying to figure out what the norm is here. Traveling around puts me in the care of different doctors, with of course, different philosophies. Thanks! Vivian ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 1998 Report Share Posted December 8, 1998 Hi Vivian: I have been on PTU since I was diagnosed with Graves 4 years ago. My endo sees me about every 3 months and tests for: T3 Uptake T4 (thyroxin) Free T4 Index Since Sept. 98 I have been using only enough PTU to control rather than shut down my thyroid, and so now I am also being tested for TSH level (non-existent now). Once a year I also have a CBC. Hope this helps. Hope this helps. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted December 8, 1998 Report Share Posted December 8, 1998 I was asked to check my blood every 6-8 weeks. Now I check it every 2-3 months. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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