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“Have you had your thyroid checked?”

May 29th, 2008 · 18 Comments · Featured, Life

That’s one of my favorite things to say to people these days. Why, you ask? Well, because I have a list of symptoms of hypothyroidism in my head. A friend says, “I’ve got all these zits, and my periods are weird, and my hair is falling out.” I respond, “Have you had your thyroid checked?” [...]

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Just fix me already.

June 6th, 2007 · 1 Comment · Life

I’m totally pissed right now, and I’m going to bitch. It’s my blog, so I can do that.
I saw a new doctor yesterday because since the move, I haven’t had a primary care provider. My ob/gyn clinic won’t cooperate and be my PCP, either. Bitches. :grin:
Anyway, I go see this new guy. I liked the [...]

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PSA re: thyroid disorders

June 6th, 2007 · 4 Comments · Life

As many of you know, I have hypothyroidism. It’s not a big deal, and the only treatment I need for it is a tiny little pill. (And I mean *tiny.) I occasionally have to go in for retesting of my levels which requires nothing more than a blood draw.
Getting the diagnosis also required nothing more [...]

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