Does anyone here have either Hypo or Hyper Thyroid Dysfunction?

Johnnny · 04-24-2004, 10:42 PM

Yes you are. In my opinion a few screws & bolts. You are very immature. You need to learn how to read. Metal V Player. You are not a thyroid patient so stay the f^ck out of this thyroid patient thread since you aren't one please thank you.

So back on track to the thyroid patients here what type of symptoms have you had, how was your condition diagnosed, & what type of treatment did your endocrinologist give you?

V Player · 04-24-2004, 11:29 PM

So, what, is that a threat??? No im not starting anything, I just want to know if that is a threat.

Johnnny · 04-24-2004, 11:32 PM

Metal V Player did I say anything threatening? No learn to read. All I said was since you aren't a thyroid patient or don't have thyroid problems than stay the f^ck out of this thread, you are just wasting space with your immature annoying BS. You are ruining this thread which was supposed to be for thyroid patients to discuss their experiences, treatments & what type of effects it has had on their lives & physique/training.

So back on track to the thyroid patients here what type of symptoms have you had, how was your condition diagnosed, & what type of treatment did your endocrinologist give you?

V Player · 04-24-2004, 11:44 PM

P*ss on this. You have no right to tell anyone that, not even in "your" thread. But I will concede that the people here are sick and tired of reading our dirty laundry. I for one am tired of it too because you dont threaten me for a second buddy, but I damn sure dont want to wear out my welcome with these folks. No, Im not yelling, cause I actually do like you johnny, we all do over at the other forum, I just find it sad that these people seem to take you seriously. Yes, I said it - I like you. I just wish you'd stop being so pugnacious and stop to admit once in a while that you could be wrong!

Dude what is your problem? Seriously? None of us back there hated you! We just got to where we could no longer endure your abusiveness and flaring up when faced with the truth! Dammit you say you're here to learn and you never once give any indication that you do! Everyone who disagrees with you is a jerk or stupid or whatever you want to call them. Admit you're wrong once in a while for christs sake! Look at what you're doing - you're wearing out these people here too! And they actually started liking you! Johnny you're alright but g*dammit just ...... oh for the love of god, never mind. *sigh*

Johnnny · 04-24-2004, 11:59 PM

Metal V Player dude ppl like you are my problem. All you & a few other ppl over there was give me garbage when most ppl over there responded maturely with a proper response. But ppl like you make up lies & rumors about me & cause trouble as I always tell the truth & don't waste my time making up fake accounts which is why I came here because I was kicked out of that crap forum for BS reasons & 2nd I was tired of the garbage from ppl like you. All I ever did over there was give my advice & I took a lot of garbage. Mainly because I offered constructive critisism to ppl's training/eating methods but they couldn't except when they're wrong so they get mad. I have the same experiences with ppl I know when I try to correct their form.

You say admit to being wrong for once in a while? Wrong for what? I'm not wrong about anything. I've said it before & I'll say it again I wouldn't waste my time running all over the city from computer to computer making up fake accounts as I have a life that involvles more important things like work, girlfriend, the gym & friends to spend time with. I don't care what you or anyone else in that other crap forum think of me or my friends. Some of the ppl over there need some as they spend too much of their time insulting ppl on an internet chat forum as they have nothing better to do. To me that's pretty sad. As for Ricardo he's a very close friend who's not much into computers & comes to my house for computer advice & decided to join the forum. The guy was using an 10yr old computer with Windows 95 & it finally was no good & unuseable so he uses mine sometimes but now has a Dell Pentium 4 as he needs it for his personal training career as he's constantly learning more.

I'm not wearing anyone out here, if anyone's wearing anyone out here it's you with your garbage about that other crap forum & your lies about me despite what sh!t is on that crap forum & your BS in this thread. It is clear you just came to this forum to cause trouble with me which is really immature & sad as it shows you have nothing better to do with your time. So if you aren't going to add anything thyroid related to this thread than stay the f^ck out please. Thank you.

You have pratically ruined this thread. I'd appreciate it if you'd stop replying to this thread which is meant for thyroid patients.
I'm done here for tonight as off to bed with the lady.
Metal V Player you will know what you are if you respond to this thread. Just be mature & end your immaturity here & let the thyroid patients return to this thread.

So back on track to the thyroid patients here what type of symptoms have you had, how was your condition diagnosed, & what type of treatment did your endocrinologist give you?

V Player · 04-25-2004, 12:27 AM

Ok. Im reporting everything here to the moderators right now. Yes, even what Ive said. You have no right to try and impose your will to anyone with that language. If I get disciplined as well, so be it. But at least I will be man enough to take it. Yes johnny, I guess I know what this "makes me".

Johnnny · 04-25-2004, 07:55 AM

Whatever dude

Johnnny · 04-25-2004, 05:58 PM

Nobody cares about the garbage you've been writing about that other crap forum. I think it's sad & a waste of time that you spend your time on such petty things.

You've already been told not to talk about the other forum so why don't you listen?

It's annoying already.

Timmy301 · 05-01-2004, 08:11 PM

I had blood drawn on Wed. Just found out today about the thyroid. They put me on 25mcg of Levothroid for hypothyroidism.
I was curious if any of you have expreienced hair loss and have regained some due to the medication?

Thanks ,Tim

Johnnny · 05-02-2004, 08:20 AM

Sorry to hear that Timmy301. I started a fresh thyroid discussion thread as this one has been soiled so if you have any more news you should post in there.

They didn't tell you to take synthroid? That's the common treatment for hypothroidism. I haven't heard of Levothroid thought but just ask your doctor about synthroid & see what he says. I haven't experienced hair loss, but that can happen. If it keeps happening, ask your doctor if it will be permanent or if you need a hair treatment. Good luck & I hope everything gets sorted out.

Timmy301 · 05-02-2004, 09:27 AM

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs/a/levoxyl.htm

Here is some info.....
Levothroid is just generic for Synthroid

bandaidwoman · 05-02-2004, 09:38 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Timmy301
I had blood drawn on Wed. Just found out today about the thyroid. They put me on 25mcg of Levothroid for hypothyroidism.
I was curious if any of you have expreienced hair loss and have regained some due to the medication?

Thanks ,Tim

You probably will regain your hair once your thyroid levels are normal. The hair loss you experience is due to the state of hypothyroidism that existed two months before the start of your hair loss (this has to do with the life cycle of the hair shaft etc.) Thus, some people actually lose hair during thyroid replacement but it is not due to the replacement as much as the low thyroid state the hair follicles were exposed to two months prior. Most of the hair loss due to low thyroid usually reverses unless you were genetically inclined for hair loss anyway and the low thyroid state accellerated it.

Sandra · 05-02-2004, 10:27 AM

I remember when my mom passed away..she had very little hair left....complications from diabetes....Im very concerned about my thyroid....just cant seem to get my doctor to do the right test i guess. she is more concerned about my diabetes...which is a good thing....but if it runs in my family I'd like for her to be alittle more concerned about that too.....

Johnnny · 05-03-2004, 08:23 AM

Sandra you need to ask the doctor to perform a TSH BLOOD TEST. This is specifically to check thyroid levels. There is also a thyroid scan that your nuclear Medicine department normally performs. They line up a tube like shaft directly to your throat hooked up to a computer which reads your thyroid levels.

Either of these 2 tests will be efficient although the scan is much more accurate than the already accurate TSH test. If your doctor denies you this test, you have every right to request to get this TSH blood test performed. If he doesn't, you can always go to a walk in clinic & tell the doctor your worries & they will usually do whatever you request.

Normally the TSH blood test is performed before the thyroid scan. I hope your diabetes is okay, but I would insist on the TSH test.

Sandra · 05-03-2004, 09:37 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johnnny
Sandra you need to ask the doctor to perform a TSH BLOOD TEST. This is specifically to check thyroid levels. There is also a thyroid scan that your nuclear Medicine department normally performs. They line up a tube like shaft directly to your throat hooked up to a computer which reads your thyroid levels.

Either of these 2 tests will be efficient although the scan is much more accurate than the already accurate TSH test. If your doctor denies you this test, you have every right to request to get this TSH blood test performed. If he doesn't, you can always go to a walk in clinic & tell the doctor your worries & they will usually do whatever you request.

Normally the TSH blood test is performed before the thyroid scan. I hope your diabetes is okay, but I would insist on the TSH test.

I have had the TSH blood test done...and according to my doctor its ok but she didnt really say much else and getting a hold of her is next to impossible....just moved so I am going to search for a new doctor close to home. Thanks for the advise....diabetes has been a struggle but thats cause im a carb junkie.....making a few changes so I am hopeful. Thanks again.

Johnnny · 05-03-2004, 02:39 PM

Sandra I hope your diabetes works out. Is your diabetes caused by your carb cravings? Or does your carb cravings just make it worse?

Don't give up on your thyroid health. Since you have family history you could be at risk although no one in my family had it.

Other things can cause someone's thyroid to go out of whack. Such as stress & in my case the ephedrine/ephedra supplements as I had no prior thyroid problem before the use of these supplements.

Sandra · 05-03-2004, 06:08 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Johnnny
Sandra I hope your diabetes works out. Is your diabetes caused by your carb cravings? Or does your carb cravings just make it worse?

Don't give up on your thyroid health. Since you have family history you could be at risk although no one in my family had it.

Other things can cause someone's thyroid to go out of whack. Such as stress & in my case the ephedrine/ephedra supplements as I had no prior thyroid problem before the use of these supplements.

Carb junkie all the way...sucks.

Johnnny · 05-03-2004, 08:21 PM

Sandra you can still eat certain carbs just as long as they're complex carbs but you probably already know this. If you keep these types of carbs to a certain amount a day, you won't get fat from them your body will use them for energy & to help the protein you eat build muscle. & the more lean muscle mass you have on your body, the more fat you will burn if your thyroid is functioning normally that is.

Sandra · 05-03-2004, 10:01 PM

Made the mistake of drinking some gatorade today....either have a bad stomach flu or some kind of food poisoning.....been sick all day at work and i had to pull over a few times on my drive home from work...blood sugar is fricken high as hell...

I didnt really feel like jogging tonight but i guess i have to try to bring it down....its been working great...i check my sugar before i head out....then when i get back. Not running any marathons any time soon...hehe

Johnnny · 05-03-2004, 11:14 PM

Sandra are you on insulin treatment? If not it might be of help.

Sandra · 05-03-2004, 11:19 PM

I am on glucophage and metformin. Type 2

Johnnny · 05-04-2004, 08:11 AM

Sandra just be sure your doctor is taking care of you. I've known ppl who's health has been screwed up b/c of their doctor.

How come you aren't on Insulin just out of curiosity?

Do you find the glucophage & metformin Type 2 are doing a good job for you?

But just make sure your thyroid is functioning properly, & if it is than you don't have to worry about a thyroid problem. Take care.

**Dale Mabry** · 05-04-2004, 08:33 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Sandra
I have had the TSH blood test done...and according to my doctor its ok but she didnt really say much else and getting a hold of her is next to impossible....just moved so I am going to search for a new doctor close to home. Thanks for the advise....diabetes has been a struggle but thats cause im a carb junkie.....making a few changes so I am hopeful. Thanks again.

Have a thyroid panel done, TSH is an ineffective test.

When did your diabetes develop?

Johnnny · 05-04-2004, 08:58 AM

Dale Mabry no a TSH test is effective. That is how the doctor found my hyper thyroid problem caused by the ephedrine/ephedra supplements with no prior thyroid conditions.

But another good way to see your thyroid function is a thyroid scan done by your neuclear Medicine department. It is a machine that has a shaft like tube that they line up against your throat & it is hooked up to a computer/monitor & closely shows your thyroid function.

**Dale Mabry** · 05-04-2004, 09:06 AM

I guess my wording was a little off. It is not as effective as other tests. It can diagnose some things, but others it will not. Here are a couple of sites.

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/drdavidderry/a/tshtests.htm

http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/david-derry.htm

A full panel is much better and can diagnose Cushing's syndrome which cannot be found with a TSH test.

Sandra · 05-04-2004, 09:25 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale Mabry
Have a thyroid panel done, TSH is an ineffective test.

When did your diabetes develop?

Ill be 30 in a few more weeks and I've had my diabetes since i was 26. Went in for a spider bite and they found out I had diabetes....grrrrr!

Johnnny · 05-04-2004, 09:27 AM

Yeah but ppl who are just looking to test their thyroid function a TSH test is very effective in finding a thyroid dysfunction.

Usually a family doctor will perform a TSH test annually & if something is wrong he will in most cases send the patient to an endocrinologist who will look further into the problem with more indepth scans & tests & look for the best treatment possible.

Sandra · 05-04-2004, 09:27 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by Dale Mabry
I guess my wording was a little off. It is not as effective as other tests. It can diagnose some things, but others it will not. Here are a couple of sites.

http://thyroid.about.com/cs/drdavidderry/a/tshtests.htm

http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/david-derry.htm

A full panel is much better and can diagnose Cushing's syndrome which cannot be found with a TSH test.

I had a test done around the time i was diagnosed with diabetes for Cushing's. What exactly is that? The doctor that ran that test was my dad's primary physician and we seemed to talk more about my dad's health than mine.

04-24-2004, 11:29 PM	#62
V Player Six String Samurai Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,313	So, what, is that a threat??? No im not starting anything, I just want to know if that is a threat.
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04-24-2004, 11:44 PM	#64
V Player Six String Samurai Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,313	Pss on this. You have no right to tell anyone that, not even in "your" thread. But I will concede that the people here are sick and tired of reading our dirty laundry. I for one am tired of it too because you dont threaten me for a second buddy, but I damn sure dont want to wear out my welcome with these folks. No, Im not yelling, cause I actually do like you johnny, we all do over at the other forum, I just find it sad that these people seem to take you seriously. Yes, I said it - I like you. I just wish you'd stop being so pugnacious and stop to admit once in a while that you could be wrong! Dude what is your problem? Seriously? None of us back there hated you! We just got to where we could no longer endure your abusiveness and flaring up when faced with the truth! Dammit you say you're here to learn and you never once give any indication that you do! Everyone who disagrees with you is a jerk or stupid or whatever you want to call them. Admit you're wrong once in a while for christs sake! Look at what you're doing - you're wearing out these people here too! And they actually started liking you! Johnny you're alright but gdammit just ...... oh for the love of god, never mind. sigh
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04-25-2004, 12:27 AM	#66
V Player Six String Samurai Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Dallas Posts: 1,313	Ok. Im reporting everything here to the moderators right now. Yes, even what Ive said. You have no right to try and impose your will to anyone with that language. If I get disciplined as well, so be it. But at least I will be man enough to take it. Yes johnny, I guess I know what this "makes me".
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05-02-2004, 10:27 AM	#73
Sandra yup Join Date: May 2004 Location: california Posts: 69	I remember when my mom passed away..she had very little hair left....complications from diabetes....Im very concerned about my thyroid....just cant seem to get my doctor to do the right test i guess. she is more concerned about my diabetes...which is a good thing....but if it runs in my family I'd like for her to be alittle more concerned about that too.....
	Pain is inevitable, suffering is not. -Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

05-03-2004, 10:01 PM	#79
Sandra yup Join Date: May 2004 Location: california Posts: 69	Made the mistake of drinking some gatorade today....either have a bad stomach flu or some kind of food poisoning.....been sick all day at work and i had to pull over a few times on my drive home from work...blood sugar is fricken high as hell... I didnt really feel like jogging tonight but i guess i have to try to bring it down....its been working great...i check my sugar before i head out....then when i get back. Not running any marathons any time soon...hehe
	Pain is inevitable, suffering is not. -Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

04-24-2004, 10:42 PM	#61
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Yes you are. In my opinion a few screws & bolts. You are very immature. You need to learn how to read. Metal V Player. You are not a thyroid patient so stay the f^ck out of this thyroid patient thread since you aren't one please thank you. So back on track to the thyroid patients here what type of symptoms have you had, how was your condition diagnosed, & what type of treatment did your endocrinologist give you?

04-24-2004, 11:32 PM	#63
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Metal V Player did I say anything threatening? No learn to read. All I said was since you aren't a thyroid patient or don't have thyroid problems than stay the f^ck out of this thread, you are just wasting space with your immature annoying BS. You are ruining this thread which was supposed to be for thyroid patients to discuss their experiences, treatments & what type of effects it has had on their lives & physique/training. So back on track to the thyroid patients here what type of symptoms have you had, how was your condition diagnosed, & what type of treatment did your endocrinologist give you?

04-24-2004, 11:59 PM	#65
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Metal V Player dude ppl like you are my problem. All you & a few other ppl over there was give me garbage when most ppl over there responded maturely with a proper response. But ppl like you make up lies & rumors about me & cause trouble as I always tell the truth & don't waste my time making up fake accounts which is why I came here because I was kicked out of that crap forum for BS reasons & 2nd I was tired of the garbage from ppl like you. All I ever did over there was give my advice & I took a lot of garbage. Mainly because I offered constructive critisism to ppl's training/eating methods but they couldn't except when they're wrong so they get mad. I have the same experiences with ppl I know when I try to correct their form. You say admit to being wrong for once in a while? Wrong for what? I'm not wrong about anything. I've said it before & I'll say it again I wouldn't waste my time running all over the city from computer to computer making up fake accounts as I have a life that involvles more important things like work, girlfriend, the gym & friends to spend time with. I don't care what you or anyone else in that other crap forum think of me or my friends. Some of the ppl over there need some as they spend too much of their time insulting ppl on an internet chat forum as they have nothing better to do. To me that's pretty sad. As for Ricardo he's a very close friend who's not much into computers & comes to my house for computer advice & decided to join the forum. The guy was using an 10yr old computer with Windows 95 & it finally was no good & unuseable so he uses mine sometimes but now has a Dell Pentium 4 as he needs it for his personal training career as he's constantly learning more. I'm not wearing anyone out here, if anyone's wearing anyone out here it's you with your garbage about that other crap forum & your lies about me despite what sh!t is on that crap forum & your BS in this thread. It is clear you just came to this forum to cause trouble with me which is really immature & sad as it shows you have nothing better to do with your time. So if you aren't going to add anything thyroid related to this thread than stay the f^ck out please. Thank you. You have pratically ruined this thread. I'd appreciate it if you'd stop replying to this thread which is meant for thyroid patients. I'm done here for tonight as off to bed with the lady. Metal V Player you will know what you are if you respond to this thread. Just be mature & end your immaturity here & let the thyroid patients return to this thread. So back on track to the thyroid patients here what type of symptoms have you had, how was your condition diagnosed, & what type of treatment did your endocrinologist give you?

04-25-2004, 07:55 AM	#67
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Whatever dude

04-25-2004, 05:58 PM	#68
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Nobody cares about the garbage you've been writing about that other crap forum. I think it's sad & a waste of time that you spend your time on such petty things. You've already been told not to talk about the other forum so why don't you listen? It's annoying already.

05-01-2004, 08:11 PM	#69
Timmy301 Newbie Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Il Posts: 11	I had blood drawn on Wed. Just found out today about the thyroid. They put me on 25mcg of Levothroid for hypothyroidism. I was curious if any of you have expreienced hair loss and have regained some due to the medication? Thanks ,Tim

05-02-2004, 08:20 AM	#70
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Sorry to hear that Timmy301. I started a fresh thyroid discussion thread as this one has been soiled so if you have any more news you should post in there. They didn't tell you to take synthroid? That's the common treatment for hypothroidism. I haven't heard of Levothroid thought but just ask your doctor about synthroid & see what he says. I haven't experienced hair loss, but that can happen. If it keeps happening, ask your doctor if it will be permanent or if you need a hair treatment. Good luck & I hope everything gets sorted out.

05-02-2004, 09:27 AM	#71
Timmy301 Newbie Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Il Posts: 11	http://thyroid.about.com/cs/thyroiddrugs/a/levoxyl.htm Here is some info..... Levothroid is just generic for Synthroid

05-03-2004, 08:23 AM	#74
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Sandra you need to ask the doctor to perform a TSH BLOOD TEST. This is specifically to check thyroid levels. There is also a thyroid scan that your nuclear Medicine department normally performs. They line up a tube like shaft directly to your throat hooked up to a computer which reads your thyroid levels. Either of these 2 tests will be efficient although the scan is much more accurate than the already accurate TSH test. If your doctor denies you this test, you have every right to request to get this TSH blood test performed. If he doesn't, you can always go to a walk in clinic & tell the doctor your worries & they will usually do whatever you request. Normally the TSH blood test is performed before the thyroid scan. I hope your diabetes is okay, but I would insist on the TSH test.

05-03-2004, 02:39 PM	#76
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Sandra I hope your diabetes works out. Is your diabetes caused by your carb cravings? Or does your carb cravings just make it worse? Don't give up on your thyroid health. Since you have family history you could be at risk although no one in my family had it. Other things can cause someone's thyroid to go out of whack. Such as stress & in my case the ephedrine/ephedra supplements as I had no prior thyroid problem before the use of these supplements.

05-03-2004, 08:21 PM	#78
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Sandra you can still eat certain carbs just as long as they're complex carbs but you probably already know this. If you keep these types of carbs to a certain amount a day, you won't get fat from them your body will use them for energy & to help the protein you eat build muscle. & the more lean muscle mass you have on your body, the more fat you will burn if your thyroid is functioning normally that is.

05-03-2004, 11:14 PM	#80
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Sandra are you on insulin treatment? If not it might be of help.

05-03-2004, 11:19 PM	#81
Sandra yup Join Date: May 2004 Location: california Posts: 69	I am on glucophage and metformin. Type 2
	Pain is inevitable, suffering is not. -Bhante Henepola Gunaratana

05-04-2004, 08:11 AM	#82
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Sandra just be sure your doctor is taking care of you. I've known ppl who's health has been screwed up b/c of their doctor. How come you aren't on Insulin just out of curiosity? Do you find the glucophage & metformin Type 2 are doing a good job for you? But just make sure your thyroid is functioning properly, & if it is than you don't have to worry about a thyroid problem. Take care.

05-04-2004, 08:58 AM	#84
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Dale Mabry no a TSH test is effective. That is how the doctor found my hyper thyroid problem caused by the ephedrine/ephedra supplements with no prior thyroid conditions. But another good way to see your thyroid function is a thyroid scan done by your neuclear Medicine department. It is a machine that has a shaft like tube that they line up against your throat & it is hooked up to a computer/monitor & closely shows your thyroid function.

05-04-2004, 09:06 AM	#85
Dale Mabry Moderator Moderator Join Date: May 2003 Location: Elsewhere Posts: 13,909 Photos: 10	I guess my wording was a little off. It is not as effective as other tests. It can diagnose some things, but others it will not. Here are a couple of sites. http://thyroid.about.com/cs/drdavidderry/a/tshtests.htm http://www.thyroid-info.com/articles/david-derry.htm A full panel is much better and can diagnose Cushing's syndrome which cannot be found with a TSH test.
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05-04-2004, 09:27 AM	#87
Johnnny Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Toronto Posts: 2,844	Yeah but ppl who are just looking to test their thyroid function a TSH test is very effective in finding a thyroid dysfunction. Usually a family doctor will perform a TSH test annually & if something is wrong he will in most cases send the patient to an endocrinologist who will look further into the problem with more indepth scans & tests & look for the best treatment possible.