Doctors Update: thyroid (Serious) (For anyone that cares)

dannymac19 · 11-11-2009, 09:56 AM

*please read*

ok little back story i suspected i had low testosterone, got blood test on monday, was told to phone wednesday (today) to get results.

i was out all day yesterday with mates. apparantely the doctor phoned my mam saying there was a problem/something had come up on the blood test results and needs to see me ASAP.

Todays Update:

went to the doctors, he read through all 37 of the tests they ran with my blood. everything was fine except for a thyroid problem and low-ish testosterone. the surprising bit is that i actually have HYPOthroidism. the worst part is, the doctor says this usually only occurs in middleaged women (serious)(fml) anyway he said hed usually just give me the tablets and see how it goes but because hes never known a male as young as i am to have this 'condition' hes making me an appointment for the endocroninologist (Sp) which ill find out over the next few days when the appointment is. hopefully.

ShayZ · 11-11-2009, 09:59 AM

whyd you go ask a real doctor and not misc doctors. He obviously didnt diagnose you properly.

oh, srs tag. sucks man

SkinnyFatPhil · 11-11-2009, 10:03 AM

Why does everyone on the misc assume they have low test levels because they make poor gains? Your test levels drop after puberty, same as in every other male, accept it.

dannymac19 · 11-11-2009, 10:03 AM

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Originally Posted by ShayZ

whyd you go ask a real doctor and not misc doctors. He obviously didnt diagnose you properly.

oh, srs tag. sucks man

how could he not have diagnosed me properly? i went in told him my symptoms, told him i thought it was a testosterone problem. he got the blood tests done for me and it came back as a thryoid + slight testosterone problem. dont know how it could get any more simple for him to diagnose. plus hes wanting me to see the endocroninologist (sp) its all free so its not as if hes doing to to scam money or anything. hes a pretty chill doctor (english speaking too which is hard to find (no racist)) he obviously cares for my health

dannymac19 · 11-11-2009, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyFatPhil

Why does everyone on the misc assume they have low test levels because they make poor gains? Your test levels drop after puberty, same as in every other male, accept it.

why does everyone think testosterone only effects gains? theres a list of symptoms for low testosterone, it only mentions muscle gaining once in that list. i had most of the other symptoms. i dont want to increase my testosterone for gains, i could care less. i wanted the other symptoms to go away.. look it up

edit: i wouldnt know if its effecting my gains due to not having been to the gym in a while (due to the problems ive been having, which turned out to be thyroid + testosterone)

CementPizza · 11-11-2009, 10:10 AM

Find a doc that knows thyroid issues and has lots of experience treating them.

I had to go through 4 before I could find one that knew wtf they were doing.

Wesley Berry · 11-11-2009, 10:12 AM

Aren't most thyroid conditions hereditary?

My dad had his removed couple of years ago after cancer. Got told it was higly likely myself and my brothers woudl have problems when were older.

edit: his father and fathers father also had problems

eastcoastCA · 11-11-2009, 10:18 AM

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Originally Posted by SkinnyFatPhil

Why does everyone on the misc assume they have low test levels because they make poor gains? Your test levels drop after puberty, same as in every other male, accept it.

SkinnyFatPhil

dannymac19 · 11-11-2009, 10:22 AM

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Originally Posted by CementPizza

Find a doc that knows thyroid issues and has lots of experience treating them.

I had to go through 4 before I could find one that knew wtf they were doing.

the doctor admitted to not knowing much, thats why he is refering me to a specialist. what do u think about the fact i have hypothoidism rather than hyper?

k_rock · 11-11-2009, 10:26 AM

OP what other "symptoms" do you have of low test..can't google b/c at work..thanks.

dannymac19 · 11-11-2009, 10:34 AM

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Originally Posted by CementPizza

Find a doc that knows thyroid issues and has lots of experience treating them.

I had to go through 4 before I could find one that knew wtf they were doing.

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Originally Posted by k_rock

OP what other "symptoms" do you have of low test..can't google b/c at work..thanks.

these are the symptoms i am experiencing:

depression
low sex drive
joint pain
feeling lethargic
stress
anxiety
short temper
falling asleep afte meals
loss of memoy
mental 'deteriation' (not as bad as it sounds i just cant explain it poperly)
a feeling of not gettin anywhere in life (low self esteem?)

exy · 11-11-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by dannymac19

these are the symptoms i am experiencing:

depression
low sex drive
joint pain
feeling lethargic
stress
anxiety
short temper
falling asleep afte meals
loss of memoy
mental 'deteriation' (not as bad as it sounds i just cant explain it poperly)
a feeling of not gettin anywhere in life (low self esteem?)

^^^ me too on the symptoms... since I've been born.

Steak_n_Taters · 11-11-2009, 10:38 AM

I am hypothyroid as well. Get it from my mom. Been on meds for it for years, feel totally fine, no side effects.

Once it's under control it's easy to keep in control if you stay on top of it. Just get your levels checked once or twice a year.

bobcat11 · 11-11-2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Steak_n_Taters

I am hypothyroid as well. Get it from my mom. Been on meds for it for years, feel totally fine, no side effects.

Once it's under control it's easy to keep in control if you stay on top of it. Just get your levels checked once or twice a year.

Same story for me. I take synthroid, not that bad.

CementPizza · 11-11-2009, 10:40 AM

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Originally Posted by bobcat11

Same story for me. I take synthroid, not that bad.

I have to take synthroid and cytomel.

I also take cymbalta for the joint pain.

That is the only thing that helps the joint pain for me.

iWr3k · 11-11-2009, 10:41 AM

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Originally Posted by exy

^^^ me too on the symptoms... since I've been born.

Your only 11 brah things always get better

dingding · 11-11-2009, 10:43 AM

what was your TSH level, if you can remember?

Mortum · 11-11-2009, 10:43 AM

I was recently diagnosed with the same...can something as simple as drugs or alcohol be the cause of this or is it genetic?

JuicintheJuice · 11-11-2009, 10:45 AM

if you're really serious about treating your low test. Find an anti aging/testosterone specialist. I live in New Jersey and I am being treated by a Dr in Michigan. It's hard to find someone who knows what they are doing. Good luck brah.

CementPizza · 11-11-2009, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Mortum

I was recently diagnosed with the same...can something as simple as drugs or alcohol be the cause of this or is it genetic?

Well, I don't think recreational drug use or alcohol will cause it.

However, my thyroid problem was caused by a drug accident.

Basically, my mom put hormone pills in a bottle of vitamin C I was taking.

So, it's probably genetic unless something really out of the ordinary happens.

PosterBoyz28 · 11-11-2009, 10:46 AM

damn brah, hope things get better for you... i thought i had low test too.. after a blood test, doctor told me i did have low test... some of those symptons, like low sex drive, where killing me

aaronjbc123 · 11-11-2009, 10:46 AM

Wouldn't it be funny to find out you are a hermaphrodite?

rad_rex · 11-11-2009, 10:50 AM

my mother has hypothyroidism as well and has been taking medication most of her life for it and will continue to take medication til she dies.

Mortum · 11-11-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by CementPizza

Well, I don't think recreational drug use or alcohol will cause it.

However, my thyroid problem was caused by a drug accident.

Basically, my mom put hormone pills in a bottle of vitamin C I was taking.

So, it's probably genetic unless something really out of the ordinary happens.

what kinda hormones?
not sure if serious...

dannymac19 · 11-11-2009, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by exy

^^^ me too on the symptoms... since I've been born.

id get a check up man, i went in for a testosterone check and got told bout the thyroid. had to see 3 different doctors before 1 would give me a test, the other 2 said it was all in my head.

CementPizza · 11-11-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Mortum

what kinda hormones?
not sure if serious...

yes, 100% serious.

Either depo provera or primarin.

But my mom is crazy... and she sometimes can't remember things.

Still won't admit she did something wrong.

Flognuts · 11-11-2009, 10:52 AM

lugols Iodine.

tell your doc about it

take 2 - 5 drops a day in water stuff is best for thyroid.

Mortum · 11-11-2009, 10:53 AM

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Originally Posted by CementPizza

yes, 100% serious.

Either depo provera or primarin.

But my mom is crazy... and she sometimes can't remember things.

Still won't admit she did something wrong.

That's fuked up bro.

Well somebody told me that excessive drinking or marijuana smoking can lead to this type of disorder, not sure if there's any truth to it.

Zestos · 11-11-2009, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by Flognuts

lugols Iodine.

tell your doc about it

take 2 - 5 drops a day in water stuff is best for thyroid.

Yeah take this motherf*cker here, Iodine/Iodide.

dannymac19 · 11-11-2009, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by dingding

what was your TSH level, if you can remember?

to be honest i can be told something and chances are ill forget what you just said even seconds after. i think he said 4? if this means anything not sure if he was referring to T4. will find out moe information when i see the specialist