OK,They wouldn't give me my results???

[Jennifer1987]

Went back to my dos office today to get my results... The receptionist ate the head off me AGAIN! I asked what my levels are and she said normal, wouldn't tell me the readings. I then asked her to print them off and she said no, she needed premission from the doctor. I nicely reminded her that I had TWO previous tests printed off with out a problem... After I said that she yell at the top of her voice, 'the doctor is busy, go away and come back some other time' .. As usual I backed down and went home crying with anger! I am in the process of changing doctors, will be seeing my new doctor tomorrow! I don't even know what levels Im at as apparently I must get promission off my doctor??What sort of Bull is that??? I know Im not right because my hair is falling out and I stll have majority of my symptoms! I just feel like dieing now, would much prefer it!Would be a lot less trouble to everyone!

[goolarra]

You might remind them who is paying for this lab work!!!  Tell the receptionist that if she'd like to pay for it, then she can guard the results, otherwise you want them and NOW.  Oh, and I always recommend the same tone and loudness that she's using!  Different states have different laws, but in most it's illegal to withhold results from patients.

[amela321]

Is your doctor aware that his/her receptionist is treating his patients like this?  I would address a letter directly to the doctor letting him know exactly how the last couple of encounters with the reception went.  Be specific with what she said, not just that she was "mean" or something.  Perhaps the doctor isn't even aware of how the receptionist is acting and would appreciate someone telling him/her.

I'm glad you got your results.  As far as I can tell, they look pretty normal, but the second opinion is always good.

Good luck to you.

Amy

[stella5349]

Well I think you still need some help in the thyroid dept. I know with me when the TSH is over 1.5 I am miserable.

Yes the ranges now a .3 to 3.0 - but it a RANGE - not you.

How do you like your doctor putting aside the nasty "clerk" ?? If you doctor is working with you great and it sounds he is pretty decent running the right tests. I wouldn't be so quick ot fly off - starting over is tough.

I would however take the suggestion above and write a letter to the doctor about her attitude and address the "law" that protects you from with holding labs.

This is the last thing a person needs to have on their plate to do when they feel terrible - but it HAS to be done.

Also next time you go in - slip a copy of the HIPPA rules and the laws for patients to be able to get their labs.

She needs to be knocked down a few steps -  You can overcome her in an paaropriate way without lowering yourself to her level. It's very easy and I found that out the hard way too.

Know your simple rights as a patient.

Everything in your lab can indicate normal testing - but I think the levels are still off a bit - just my two cents on this -

TSH was 2.41      Range .35 - 4.94  ( Shoot for around 1.8 and see how that is for you)

Free T3 was 4.32      range 2.63 - 5.69 ( Maybe a little higher may relieve your symptoms)

Free T4 was 12          Range 8 - 22  ( just a bit lower like 9 or 10 may show more conversion into Free T3 which then the Free T3 would fall a bit higher... maybe )

Good news on the antibodies testing - no damage being down at all. Put that to rest.

How's your Vit D - B and Iron counts?

[Jennifer1987]

Well, Iv changed doctors, saw my new doc today. He is really helpful but believes my thyroid is ok. Im going to try a few of his idea. Il do anything at this stage to help. The receptionist in the old docs office is his wife so Im better off leaving it the way it is! Il get no say in it! Waiting to get my file off them..
Thanks for all the comments and help!

[peggy64]

Jennifer, I think you did the wise thing. As she is his wife, regardless of what you say, it will more than likely not change things. It WILL keep you from getting frustrated and other emotions that us thyroid patients have a hard time with anyway.  You saved yourself some grief in that respect, so congratulate yourself for that!

Hope this new dr works out for you. I hate to sound pessimistic but you might have to see more drs(as many others can attest) before you find the right one. But hang in there, you know your body more than any dr does.

[Barb135]

Hang in there - we've all had our share of problems with the doctors.  I'm going through the same thing with my PCP too.  I see a new endo next week, so hoping that will work out.