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  • Anonymous
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    Hi Val :)

    As soon as my gp said he wanted to test for thyroid problems I asked what
    tests they were going to do. Then I went home and did a search on the
    internet to find out all I could about each test, and what I couldn’t find I
    asked the doctor’s office (i.e What is the test? What does the name mean?
    What does it measure? What is the normal range? ]. Then I did the same
    thing when the results came back… first I made sure the doctor’s office
    gave me a copy of the results, and, fortunately, the normal range was on
    the report. Then I checked back online to see what my configuration might
    mean (that’s how I found this site :).

    I still haven’t seen my endocrinologist, but what I couldn’t find out otherwise
    I asked here, and people have been great about responding.

    You have a right to an explanation of any test the doctor orders, and an
    explanation of the results and the range of possibilities those results
    point to.

    Good luck!
    Dori

    Anonymous
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    Hi Valerie

    DO ask for a copy of your blood tests! Even if they don’t mean much to you now, after you’ve learned more about your disease they may become more valuable to knowing what is going on with your body.

    I did’nt get copies of mine when I was first diagnosed and regret it now that I know more about it.

    A good place to start looking for info is to click on the NGDF logo at the top of the page, there are a bunch of good links there. The NGDF also has tons of literature available to educate yourself.

    Bruce

    Anonymous
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    I am going to see my GP for a non Graves problem tomorrow, but I want to ask questions that need to be answered.

    The problem is, what do I ask? I keep hearing people talking about levels. What levels? What do I ask for? I never saw any of my blood test results, just was told I had Graves. Wouldn’t have known my RAIU results except the technician told me to shut me up!

    I keep hearing about T3 and T4, levothyroxine, synthroid. I’m confused. How can I be empowered in my care if I don’t even know what I’m talking about!

    Please help me!

    Val

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