Re: First post - need help

[Guest guest]

Hi Janet and welcome. One the first comments of support we can give

you is to avoid any and all Endo's. Granted, we have heard of a few

good ones, but I do mean a VERY few. Like one per 100,000?? LOL. The

rest are awful. They are Synthroid Nazi's and lab-obsessed. They

will make black ink spots on a piece of paper more important than

screaming symptoms.

Post your labs with ranges. Also tell us your symptoms. Have you

taken your morning, before-you-get-up temp with a mercury

thermometer??

The most informative labs are the free T3 and free T3, by the way.

Janie

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>

> Greetings all,

>

> I'd like to tell my " story " but first, can anyone recommend a good

> endocrinologist and naturopathic physician in Seattle or nearby

areas?

>

> I have an appt. with endo. Murray (Polyclinic) in April. Living in

> Bastyr-land (school of naturopathy) but don't know who to go to.

>

> Given lab work, suspect Hashimoto's but don't have a clear

diagnosis

> yet - very wacky labs and on Synthroid (generic before). Been

feeling

> awful for several months.

>

> Thanks so much.

>

> Janet

[Guest guest]

> Story to come soon. Is it okay to post results over several weeks?

>

> Btw, should I delete my original posts when responding? What's the

> etiquette here? Don't to overwhelm others.

Yes to both. But as far as the second question, leave what is

pertinant to your reply so we will know what you are talking about.

I do have to tease Tish and Jamy and occasionally others for failing

to do so. LOL.

Janie, Cyber Cop

[Guest guest]

> Story to come soon. Is it okay to post results over several weeks?

>

> Btw, should I delete my original posts when responding? What's the

> etiquette here? Don't to overwhelm others.

Yes to both. But as far as the second question, leave what is

pertinant to your reply so we will know what you are talking about.

I do have to tease Tish and Jamy and occasionally others for failing

to do so. LOL.

Janie, Cyber Cop

[Guest guest]

Janet, that's great. No matter what doc you finally decided upon--

even the best--it's wise to get educate yourSELF. Go to our FILES

section and read everything you can. I will also send you the

NATURAL THYROID 101 paper I created and often post here. I don't

think I've posted it since you joined, but have done it so much

lately that I'll send it direct to you.

Janie

> Mark Nolting, ND in Edmonds. I about fell over - he actually

returned

> a call in under an hour.

>

[Guest guest]

Janet, that's great. No matter what doc you finally decided upon--

even the best--it's wise to get educate yourSELF. Go to our FILES

section and read everything you can. I will also send you the

NATURAL THYROID 101 paper I created and often post here. I don't

think I've posted it since you joined, but have done it so much

lately that I'll send it direct to you.

Janie

> Mark Nolting, ND in Edmonds. I about fell over - he actually

returned

> a call in under an hour.

>

[Guest guest]

Janet, I would regard the top doc list from www.thyroid.about.com with

skepticism. Not all those dr's are all that wonderful. Some of them I think

actually add themselves to that list. or they get their employee's to add them

to it. Some of the worst dr's I've found have been on that list, and I've

managed to put a couple on there, then had to repost about how bad they actually

were. You might want to try to get in touch with the Thyroid Support Group for

your area. They may have better lists with better dr's and some definite

qualities that you would want to look for, like somebody who's not afraid to

prescribe armour or any other T4/T3 supplement. You would most likely have to

do a search on Yahoo for Washington Thyroid Support Group, but don't leave here.

This is a great group of people with so much knowledge.

SandyE~Houston

First post - need help

Greetings all,

I'd like to tell my " story " but first, can anyone recommend a good

endocrinologist and naturopathic physician in Seattle or nearby areas?

I have an appt. with endo. Murray (Polyclinic) in April. Living in

Bastyr-land (school of naturopathy) but don't know who to go to.

Janet

[Guest guest]

Janet, I would regard the top doc list from www.thyroid.about.com with

skepticism. Not all those dr's are all that wonderful. Some of them I think

actually add themselves to that list. or they get their employee's to add them

to it. Some of the worst dr's I've found have been on that list, and I've

managed to put a couple on there, then had to repost about how bad they actually

were. You might want to try to get in touch with the Thyroid Support Group for

your area. They may have better lists with better dr's and some definite

qualities that you would want to look for, like somebody who's not afraid to

prescribe armour or any other T4/T3 supplement. You would most likely have to

do a search on Yahoo for Washington Thyroid Support Group, but don't leave here.

This is a great group of people with so much knowledge.

SandyE~Houston

First post - need help

Greetings all,

I'd like to tell my " story " but first, can anyone recommend a good

endocrinologist and naturopathic physician in Seattle or nearby areas?

I have an appt. with endo. Murray (Polyclinic) in April. Living in

Bastyr-land (school of naturopathy) but don't know who to go to.

Janet

[Guest guest]

I've found in several instances now that doctors who look like they might help

my issues are not covered by many insurances, some none. My theory is they have

opted out of being dictated to or second guessed by the insurance companies. Too

bad. Because my life is already more expensive to live than it was when I felt

well. And alternative ideas aren't always good ones. It's an expensive process.

Kate

Re: First post - need help

Hi Kerry,

I have to say, now I know why someone referred me here. People are

very kind. I know exactly where that is.

In my " research " I saw Dr. M. mentioned, but he's not covered under

my insurance. Not that my insurance in so fabulous, but at least it

covers something. I'm getting killed with labs and visits and only

work half-time.

Maybe I'll call the office and see if they might join my plan - it's

a big one (LOL)....>