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Men and Hypothyroidism
Is it terribly uncommon for a man to be hypo? I am a male who had a TSH of 16.96. I went and had more blood work done monday and still have not received a call from my doctor. I am just nervous and feel bad. I was just talking with guys at work and they never heard of men having thyroid problems, and then I check on line and it is rare. I was just wondering if anyone here knows of any men who have thyroid problems?
And if my 16.96 TSH is something to be concerned about.
THANKS!
And if my 16.96 TSH is something to be concerned about.
THANKS!
I don't think anyone answered for last posted question - "Yes" be concerned on the TSH 16.96 you ARE hypo.
Stella's right.
I was too busy making jokes to give you any info, but she covered it very well.
The way she described most men's attitude regarding health in general fits me perfectly.
The info and advice she gave is right on.
Interestingly enough, since I have developed thyroid problems, I have had several men in the community tell me they have had thyroid problems for years.
It is more common in women, but plenty of men have thyroid disease, too.
Good luck, and welcome.
I was too busy making jokes to give you any info, but she covered it very well.
The way she described most men's attitude regarding health in general fits me perfectly.
The info and advice she gave is right on.
Interestingly enough, since I have developed thyroid problems, I have had several men in the community tell me they have had thyroid problems for years.
It is more common in women, but plenty of men have thyroid disease, too.
Good luck, and welcome.
I like the Harem joke! It's a good way for the guys (and some gals) to think of it!
Funny, AR.
Stella is right- you do need to treat it.
Also spread the word that men can, indeed, have thyroid disease.
Wishing you good health....
Funny, AR.
Stella is right- you do need to treat it.
Also spread the word that men can, indeed, have thyroid disease.
Wishing you good health....
a Who fan?
anyway, i am male, hypo for 14 yrs. they used to say that women outgunned us
so to speak, 50 to 1 in dx's of hashimoto's, but now they say they just may be missing
alot of men they never suspected. when i was dx'd, i had complained for four years or
so of problems, my doc (woman) never suspected, and the day she ordered the test
told me it would be negative...ha ha, not so fast! so, i got the dx when they finally
found the test result months later. they lost it. brilliant. no family history of autoimmune
disease either. we are out here, and it's not fun having it as far as i'm concerned.
all my hormones are all over the map sometimes.
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anyway, i am male, hypo for 14 yrs. they used to say that women outgunned us
so to speak, 50 to 1 in dx's of hashimoto's, but now they say they just may be missing
alot of men they never suspected. when i was dx'd, i had complained for four years or
so of problems, my doc (woman) never suspected, and the day she ordered the test
told me it would be negative...ha ha, not so fast! so, i got the dx when they finally
found the test result months later. they lost it. brilliant. no family history of autoimmune
disease either. we are out here, and it's not fun having it as far as i'm concerned.
all my hormones are all over the map sometimes.
fb
Sorry guys.
At least this nasty topic can bring our genders together in undersatanding. From our treatments, to our doctors and in our discussions.
Finally a topic both men and women can associated with.
Men R from mars and women from venus??? not with thyroid issues. we are all on earth together. :)
At least this nasty topic can bring our genders together in undersatanding. From our treatments, to our doctors and in our discussions.
Finally a topic both men and women can associated with.
Men R from mars and women from venus??? not with thyroid issues. we are all on earth together. :)
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