Have you had your Thyroid checked?

Reply Subscribe

Page 4 of 4

« First

Thread Tools

06-02-2010, 09:56 PM

#31

earthwalker

Power Poster

Join Date: Jun 2009

Location: Perth, Western Australia

Posts: 10,357

Excellent advice...my former husband is a thyroid cancer survivor. Our sons definitely have been made aware they need to get regular checks and watch carefully for symptoms.

06-03-2010, 01:34 AM

#32

Quilt4u

Super Member

Join Date: May 2008

Location: Merrimac, MA

Posts: 9,019

Quote:

Originally Posted by JanetM

Everyone should have their thyroid function checked annually...just a simple blood test.
Undiagnosed thyroid problems can lead to severe organ damage and eventually demetia.
I was diagnosed 13yrs ago and my Dr. feels that I had the disorder (hypothyroidism-low thyroid) for probably some 7yrs before diagnosis.
Thyroid disorders are more prevalent in women, but men also can have this disorder. I hope everyone here asks their Dr. on their next visit to do a thyroid blood panel.

My DR just checked mine( New Dr.) I have hypothroidism I was a 2.8 should be a 5., Now I'm on meds for it I sure hope it works.