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Is it ok to go untreated for a couple of months?
by dd726, Sep 30, 2009 02:17PM
I recently saw my pcp because I was having terrible muscle and joint pain. I am also having a lot of trouble sleeping, but I am going through menopause and thought that might be the cause. He checked my TSH and free T4 and said my TSH was low and free T4 was high. I also have sarcoidosis and have been on low dose prednisone for about 15 years. My daughter was just diagnosed with Hashimoto's thyroiditis. My pcp suggested that I wait 2 months and then have my levels rechecked. The muscle and joint pain continue to be severe. Is it ok to wait for 2 months? I would appreciate any input.
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Your doctor may just want to make sure before doing any type of treatment that you are actually having thyroid issues. He may want to see if it is something that will resolve itself before putting you on any type of medication. Did he test your B12 , vit D, a lot of people with thyroid also have low levels which in turn causes the aches.
Ask what you can take for the aches and pains. He meant to retest your blood work, not make you suffer with pain for another two months. Call their office.