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Originally Posted by enchilila  It is probably so routine to the doctors to see patients with floaters, etc. that they don't see it as an emergency as the patients do. What I heard him say was "Take two aspirins and get plenty of rest". lol Frustrating!
I just had a TSH test about a month ago. It was at a very good number. I go to a GP for this. Was going to an endocrinologist a few years back. My GP never checks anything other than the TSH. I really need to be more aggressive about my hypo-T and find someone who really understands how to treat it.
I didn't realize that thyroid levels can affect one's vision. I know if I approach my doctor with this kind of question, he would look like a deer in headlights. lol
Why is it that thyroid issues are so misunderstood!!!
Thanks for the tip about this. I'm going to do more research. |
Please make your Dr check more then just your TSH. Do you know that it is impossible to even diagnose Hashimotos by only checking the TSH & is what my ex-doctor insisted would tell her EVERYTHING she needed to know about my Hashimotos. I had my TSH checked 5 times in 9 days & was having a thyroid storm the whole time BUT my TSH was perfect all 5 times it was checked, so your Dr checking only the TSH is a complete waste of time if you have Hashimotos. Remember , your paying for that needle stick that's telling nothing about your condition.
And yes, thyroid conditions can totally blind you but is usually only temporary & sight restored after meds begin.