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Now I am having difficulty finding an Endochronogist and my symptoms are mostly managed by my beta blocker and Zoloft but this will run out soon. My question is, can an Internist treat me as well as an Endochronologist? I'm afraid that will be my only choice in the small town we have moved to.
Here is a list of tests you can ask for. Don't be afraid to take a list and ask for the tests.
TSH
FT4
FT3
TPOab- antibody test for Hashimoto's
TGab
TSI aka TRab- antobody test for Graves.
Thyroid ultrasound
Nuclear uptake and scan may be in order also.
Anti-thyroid medication was the only thing that made my hands stop shaking. However, if you need the uptake scan, you can't be on these meds for a couple of weeks.
I started with an ENT. He was able to order a bunch of tests. My final diagnosis was by a process of elimination. I was referred to an Endo who left the state 8 weeks after my RAI.
I have found an MD who will manage my care and I am very comfortable with him.
Here is a list of tests you can ask for. Don't be afraid to take a list and ask for the tests.
TSH
FT4
FT3
TPOab- antibody test for Hashimoto's
TGab
TSI aka TRab- antobody test for Graves.
Thyroid ultrasound
Nuclear uptake and scan may be in order also.
Anti-thyroid medication was the only thing that made my hands stop shaking. However, if you need the uptake scan, you can't be on these meds for a couple of weeks.