I don’t have any health insurance due to loss of my job. Therefore, I cannot afford the fee for my annual appointment with the MD who has treated my hypothyroidism for years. He is a specialist and actually doesn’t even accept insurance. I used to pay his very high fees out of pocket because I could afford to do so and it was worth it. My annual prescription for thyroid medication will run out in one month. Is there any other type of less expensive health care provider that can write/renew the same prescription that I’ve had for several years after I’ve had the annual blood work done?

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I had my thyroid removed in January after being diagnosed wtih multi-nodular goiter. A biopsy showed pre-cancerous cells and I also have Cownden syndrome. I still have pressure in my throat with some sharp pain at times. My throat is also swollen. Is this still a result of the surgery or should I make a follow-up appointment?

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I am a 20 year old female who was diagnosed with Grave’s disease 4 years ago. My gynecologist told me I was not eligible for hormonal birth control because of my thyroid disease. I plan on asking my endocrinologist my next appointment. Could my endo overrule my gyno in this situation?

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I went to the doctors this week for bronchitis. He mentioned that I had an enlarged thyroid gland. What does this mean? What causes this? How can it affect me? I have an appointment for a physical at the end of the month. I will ask my doctors these questions as well. I just wanted to see what others had to say about this.

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I have fibromyalgia, which has a lot of the same symptoms as thyroid problems. But now I’m wondering if I might have that. I have an appointment for a physical next week (but I might have to cancel it since my period is due to start by Monday) and I plan on talking to my doctor about it.
What are some of the symptoms? My friend had a problem with her thyroid and I know everyone is different, so I’d like to know what your symptoms have been.

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