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Thyroid Cancer, Nodules & Hyperthyroidism (Expert Forum)
What Should I Prepare for the Endocrine Consult?
Answered by
Mark Lupo, M.D. - Thyroid Nodules, Thyroid Cancer, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism, Thyroid Ultrasound
Thyroid & Endocrine Center of Florida
Sarasota - FL
Questions in the Thyroid forum are answered by Mark Lupo, MD. Topics covered include Goiter, Graves Disease, Hyperthyroid, Parathyroid/Calcium Problems, Thyroid Cancer, Thyroid Nodules/Cysts, Thyroiditis, Thyroid & Pregnancy, Thyroid Stimulating Hormone (TSH), Thyroid Tests, and Thyroid Surgery.
What Should I Prepare for the Endocrine Consult?
by serendipitynyc, Oct 19, 2007 10:31AM
I am scheduled for an endocrine consult, and am wondering what information I should bring. I have already had 2 thyroid scans, 3 blood panels, and a CAT scan of my neck taken during an unexplained period of swelling on one side. Obviously, I should bring this emperical data.
However, I like to take a proactive approach to medical treatment, and come ready with a list of my more subjective symptoms and questions for the doctor to make the most of a consult. I believe that doctors sometimes get inundated and may not always do as thorough of a review of subjective complaints as they should.
From what I've read on this forum, I'm finding that I have a whole lot of problems that I never knew could be related to my thyroid. And, I'm curious to find out how others prepares for their consult.
However, I like to take a proactive approach to medical treatment, and come ready with a list of my more subjective symptoms and questions for the doctor to make the most of a consult. I believe that doctors sometimes get inundated and may not always do as thorough of a review of subjective complaints as they should.
From what I've read on this forum, I'm finding that I have a whole lot of problems that I never knew could be related to my thyroid. And, I'm curious to find out how others prepares for their consult.
Doctor's Answer
by Mark Lupo, M.D., Oct 21, 2007 08:36PM
, Oct 21, 2007 08:36PM
You should bring all the thyroid related testing and scanning/imaging.
The doctor may do a neck ultrasound him/herself as part of the initial consult (at least this is what we do) and some additional labs.
The doctor may do a neck ultrasound him/herself as part of the initial consult (at least this is what we do) and some additional labs.
