Aa
Should I get tested again for hypothyroid?
I am a 24 year old male. I was on medication for hypothyroid about six years ago, and then eventually stopped getting the medication renewed out of laziness. Should I go back to the doctor and get tested again just to make sure I don't still need to be taking the medication?
This disease is in epidemic levels and has grown considerably in the last decade. It used to be classified as a "women's" disease but how much of that do we believe.
My opinion of males, in general - disregard real health and limited their regular visits to doctors. HAve been like that for decades.. right?
Women on the other hand - paid lots of attention and have always to their health and did seek regular office visits.
Is this really a majority of WOMEN in disease? I think men are going to their doctors more now and getting labs done. Doctors don't ( i think) decide just men and women testing do they? But I am seeing more men discovering hypothyroidism and I think because of their attention to THEIR needs with regular visits - they are finding hypothyroidism more in thier lives too.
Michael, I want you to understand the whole concept of thyroid disease and the controvery involved. You need to really understand "what" they are testing you for and correct labs you need to have done to really pin point the disease.
It is so hard to say what you should do. Yes, you need to return to the doctor to get thyroid labs. Get the right labs - FT3-FT4 and TSH. Learn what they mean to see if you are having issues.
My opinion of males, in general - disregard real health and limited their regular visits to doctors. HAve been like that for decades.. right?
Women on the other hand - paid lots of attention and have always to their health and did seek regular office visits.
Is this really a majority of WOMEN in disease? I think men are going to their doctors more now and getting labs done. Doctors don't ( i think) decide just men and women testing do they? But I am seeing more men discovering hypothyroidism and I think because of their attention to THEIR needs with regular visits - they are finding hypothyroidism more in thier lives too.
Michael, I want you to understand the whole concept of thyroid disease and the controvery involved. You need to really understand "what" they are testing you for and correct labs you need to have done to really pin point the disease.
It is so hard to say what you should do. Yes, you need to return to the doctor to get thyroid labs. Get the right labs - FT3-FT4 and TSH. Learn what they mean to see if you are having issues.
Another male member. Welcome. We are outnumbered here, but they tolerate us and treat us nicely. LOL
Yes you should definitely get current testing done. As a start, I suggest that you insist that they test for the actual, biologically active thyroid hormones, which are free T3 and free T4, not to be confused with total T3 and total T4, which are not very useful. Doctors always test for TSH. Since you were previously diagnosed for hypo, perhaps you should also be tested for thyroid antibodies, TPO ab and TG ab.
If you will get those done and get a copy of the lab report and then post the results and their reference ranges, then our many experienced members will be happy to help interpret.
Yes you should definitely get current testing done. As a start, I suggest that you insist that they test for the actual, biologically active thyroid hormones, which are free T3 and free T4, not to be confused with total T3 and total T4, which are not very useful. Doctors always test for TSH. Since you were previously diagnosed for hypo, perhaps you should also be tested for thyroid antibodies, TPO ab and TG ab.
If you will get those done and get a copy of the lab report and then post the results and their reference ranges, then our many experienced members will be happy to help interpret.
Have an Answer?
You are reading content posted in the Thyroid Disorders Community
We tapped the CDC for information on what you need to know about radiation exposure
Endocrinologist Mark Lupo, MD, answers 10 questions about thyroid disorders and how to treat them
A list of national and international resources and hotlines to help connect you to needed health and medical services.
Herpes sores blister, then burst, scab and heal.
Herpes spreads by oral, vaginal and anal sex.
STIs are the most common cause of genital sores.
