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Hi all,

can anyone recommend a good alternatieve doctor who is experienced with hypothyroidism ?
Many thanks
Anthia

Hi again,

is it really possible that no one has any experience with a normal doctor who also works with alternative methods ?

thanks in advance

A

Hallo Anthia,

The very idea that good medical practise is inconcurrence with what you call 'alternative' practitioners is impossible.
Alternative 'medical practitioners' use often methods that are counteracting a good medical treatment.
Why are you thinking in this direction?

Een vriendelijke groet,
Kiek

Hi Kiek,
I totally agree with you, but I have tried levothyroxine and Armour Thyroid, the side effects were so dramatic that I'm still not myself yet. My huisarts could not offer me any other help, and now because I am worse than before I started treatment I am desperate to find a doctor who is willing to help.
I am aware that there are other tests available apart from the TSH and Ft4, but my huisarts did not offer these. I have a muscle disease already and this is already quite heavy. Can I ask for a second opinion from my huisarts ? He has seen me so many times, it was I who asked him to check me for hypothyroidism. Also I have been with him for 4 years, not once did he give me a physical examination, is this normal ?

Look forward to your reply
A

Hallo Anthia,

Of course your condition needs proper attention.
But I think other alternative medical thyroid treatment is going in the direction of witchcraft.
Perhaps there are other non-thyroid related factors that might enhance the normal-elevated TSH-levels.
Think about medication, supplements, mental state and even your daily diet.

Sterkte!
Kiek