I have dermatographic urticaria, also known as "skin writing." It's really problematic because I will scratch an itch on my forehead or rub my chin while I am working and then, without even realizing it, I will look like I am breaking out with an illness or I got into a fight. Even though my skin is going haywire, getting puffy and red from being scratched or rubbed, I don't feel anything bothersome at all so I don't know until I check in a mirror. Does anyone have any experience with this and possibly reducing the symptoms?
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posted by AppleTurnover
on Mar 5, 2013 -
16 answers
After asking
this question, I am looking for a new doctor within an hour or so of the DC area who is willing to treat hypothyroidism with medications that aren't T4-only, and treat based on symptoms.
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posted by picapica
on Feb 28, 2013 -
9 answers
Anxiety symptoms overlapping with hypothyroid medication side effects?
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posted by drd
on Jan 3, 2013 -
10 answers
The doctor I just saw is a quack. I knew he would be, but I set up an appointment anyway. I've been dealing with fatigue and chronic pain, and regular doctors haven't had an answer. So I set up an appointment with a doctor that practices "functional medicine" as a last ditch effort. How do I reconcile what this doctor told me with what I know about real medicine and the load of bullshit I was just fed?
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posted by [insert clever name here]
on Oct 14, 2012 -
31 answers
Thyroid Cancer Question! Seeking advice about TSH (thyrogen) injections instead of witchdrawl/LID before RAI.
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posted by mrs.pants
on Sep 28, 2012 -
7 answers
Ok, so my gf has some sort of thyroid condition? Shes on a lot of natural hormone (like 18 mg a day? 3 pills, I think) and her TSH is low. She says, and I believe her, that the high thyroid is what keeps her functioning, awake, etc. However, doctors seem to find the low TSH alarming and want to lower the thyroid dose. She will have none of this, and gets upset. I have no idea whats going on. help? please?
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posted by Jacen
on Sep 17, 2012 -
24 answers
Newly diagnosed with hypothyroidism, and overwhelmed with how much I don't know. Bonus: help me find a doctor in Washington, DC who I can trust?
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posted by picapica
on Aug 17, 2012 -
25 answers
Flu-like symptoms after thyroidectomy, and my brain is too fogged to sort them out...
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posted by mdiskin
on May 23, 2012 -
8 answers
Can you guys give me any idea of what could be causing my thyroiditis?
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posted by iz0rz
on May 11, 2012 -
2 answers
I need some guidance/opinions on my situation with hyperthyroidism because I am losing faith in my doctors.
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posted by iz0rz
on Apr 16, 2012 -
7 answers
First test: thyroid fairly normal, TSH elevated. Second test comes back with no antibody activity and normal thyroid function. No treatment planned, but I'm still feeling like a ton of bricks has hit me. What now?
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 23, 2012 -
16 answers
A friend of mine has Hashimotos and just (happily) got pregnant. She's super worried about her pregnancy and I'd love to send her a care package, but I know there's tons of exclusions of food for both pregnancy and Hashimotos, so I'd love some input on what would make her day!
posted by anonymous
on Mar 21, 2012 -
7 answers
Depression! But maybe it's hypothyroidism? Dr google tells me it might be cancer (ovarian or bowel) when I add in the other health changes I've had over the last year. Hope me? What do I ask? Who do I see? No insurance. Location and gmail inside.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 28, 2011 -
13 answers
My girlfriend is confused and bewildered about the possibility of having thyroid removal surgery. Of course there's more to it, so the entire extended explanation is in her words.
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posted by Imperfect
on Nov 20, 2011 -
26 answers
How does the parathyroid gland actually detect the change in blood calcium levels, triggering the release of PTH? I understand that decreased calcium concentration in the blood/extracellular fluid in the parathyroid stimulates the production and release of Parathryoid Hormone, but what's the mechanism on a molecular/ionic level? Does decreased calcium trigger an action potential of some kind? Does it open a normally calcium-blocked receptor, resulting in PTH release?
Bonus points for the same question for the release of Calcitonin from the thryoid gland. Help a fascinated A&P student.
posted by Pantengliopoli
on Oct 5, 2011 -
3 answers
Let's say a patient presents with several symptoms of hypothyroidism and the lab finds evidence TSH that is slightly too high. The patient started taking the Synthroid which returned TSH to the "normal" range (2.74), wouldn't you expect the original symptoms to go away if they were really "better"?
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posted by bleep
on Oct 3, 2011 -
10 answers
Bunch of symptoms, maybe hypothyroid, what do I do next? For the past several years, I’ve had a bunch of nagging symptoms that together have been very frustrating, and at times debilitating. The onset of the symptoms was about 7 years ago. My GP initially thought hypothyroidism, but the tests came back normal. As the years have gone on, the symptoms have waxed and waned but never gone away, and I keep getting retested for hypothyroidism at my doctors suggestion, but the tests always come back normal. After looking at the actual values from the lab, and a bit of research, I’m wondering if it isn’t in fact hypothyroidism, and what to do next.
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posted by anonymous
on Sep 30, 2011 -
15 answers
Am I being a paranoid android or do I have valid concerns regarding my thyroid?
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posted by CZMR
on Sep 5, 2011 -
20 answers
I've just found out my thyroid isn't working right and I've made an appointment with my GP for treatment. However, it's not for several weeks, and I would like to start feeling better now!
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posted by ArmyOfKittens
on Aug 11, 2011 -
15 answers
Thyroid question: For almost 20 years my Mom has been hypothyroid, basically no thyroid function. Over the last year her TSH test has turned 180° to that of someone w/ normal thyroid function. Her D.O. acts unconcerned, has only barely lowered her Synthroid dose, & is only now finally ordering T3 and T4 tests with her next TSH at her insistence 3 months from now. She shows pronounced signs of either hypo- or hyperthyroidism, including fatigue, some hair thinning, & a return to symptoms she had 20 yrs ago before treatment, such as ophthalmic migraines. She wants a new PCP. Should a new PCP show more attention to her situation? What's happening to her?
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posted by Shane
on Aug 6, 2011 -
12 answers
Could my enlarged thyroid (goiter) be causing muscle pain in the back of my neck?
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posted by gilsonal
on Jun 17, 2011 -
3 answers
I'm a little over 8 weeks pregnant, and other than the insane morning sickness, feel like I'm in good health. However, my thyroid results came back with normal free T4 and elevated TSH. Neither my regular doc nor my midwife seem concerned... so should I relax?
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posted by allisonrae
on Apr 28, 2011 -
3 answers
Hypothyroid-filter: What
can I eat?
Please help me eat delicious, healthful, creative meals and snacks without having an anxiety attack because I'm so worried certain foods will interfere with my thyroid medication.
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posted by Faraday Cage
on Oct 25, 2010 -
41 answers
Does anyone have experience with slightly low thyroid levels in their dog?
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posted by Danf
on Oct 18, 2010 -
6 answers
Personal experience with the HCG regimen as it related to endocrine systems? I went to a presentation last night expecting a slick pitch and walked away somewhat impressed. Also, do many insurance plans cover this?
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posted by Prairie
on Jun 10, 2010 -
10 answers
Followup to an earlier health-related question. Kind of long; more under the cut.
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posted by Merzbau
on May 11, 2010 -
10 answers
I had all but a sliver of my thyroid removed in May 2007, when I was 20. I was under my dad's fantastic health insurance then. Since then, my dad has been laid off, and my health insurance through my work will not pay for anything until I've met a $2000 cap. I didn't make an appointment with my specialist for nearly two years, so he refused to fill my prescription for levothyroxine.
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posted by anonymous
on Mar 30, 2010 -
25 answers
Years of fatigue and related symptoms. YANAD but what questions should I ask my doctor? What tests should I ask for?
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posted by Nickel
on Mar 9, 2010 -
13 answers
Question about seaweed, iodine (deficiency and overconsumption), and thyroid changes
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posted by jalebi
on Feb 21, 2010 -
6 answers
Not my doctor filter: I passed out the bus yesterday and when I came to my pulse was hanging out at 48. What could be going on?
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posted by gillianr
on Jan 26, 2010 -
26 answers
NoThyroidFilter: People with post LID, hypo hell and RAI experience: how long did it take to recover and get back to "normal" (normal with regards to the necessary extreme hypothyroid state)? Recommendations for helping me get through the recovery period?
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posted by Cat Pie Hurts
on Jan 10, 2010 -
6 answers
ThyroidFilter: Who out there (particularly those with Hashimoto's), after ditching T4-only therapy for either added synthetic T3, Thyrolar, or the natural stuff, now feels waaaaay better, comparatively speaking?
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posted by bitterkitten
on Aug 18, 2009 -
9 answers
I'm in the usual boat (at least from what I've seen sifting through the relevant tags on here): a hell of a lot of hypothyroidism symptoms, and a doctor insisting I don't have it.
History and actual questions inside.
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posted by sailoreagle
on Jul 2, 2009 -
17 answers
