Guest guest Posted February 28, 2012 Report Share Posted February 28, 2012 My father is 90 years old. He has some symptoms that could be hypothyroidism. He has vitiligo & diabetes. He is grossly under weight due to his stomach being removed when he was about 65. He is complaining of being tired a lot & has had very bad dizzy days & has for years. He cannot stay awake & his blood pressure is always very very low. Now I know many would point out his age, understandably. However, as I recently learnt I have thyroid antibodies & many other symptoms of hypothyroid (plus like him I have vitiligo) I am wondering if it is feasible or wise to ask his GP to check all his bloods? I have been asked to go with him on Friday to the doctors to get recent blood test results (not sure what they were testing), this is an opportunity to talk to his doctor. Should he have hypothyroidism, would it be too dangerous to treat now? He was very ill a year ago with small stones in his bile ducts, they did not operate. It would be a mega task for me to get cooperation from my mother with any great change in diet or medication I think - both are exceptionally with it (mum is younger) but I doubt they would stand against their GP if necessary. I do not live near them but visit every few weeks. He is my Dad & it grieves me to think he is possibly suffering a treatable disease. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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