Originally posted by wolfsoul
She says if I'm not hyper all the time, that I shouldn't have it and that a blood test shouldn't be necessary. She wants to take a look and see for herself.
It’s a very common misconception that if you have hyperthyroidism, that you will be hyper. Not so! I was no more or less hyper before or now than I was during the hyperthyroidism. My energy level was about the same, except that I had occasional episodes where I wanted to go go go, but I felt too zapped to do anything. Regardless of whether or not someone thinks you have a thyroid problem, it can only be diagnosed with a blood test. I personally think you need the test, but I also think you need to be tested for several other things as well. All good Dr.’s will check your thyroid, your blood sugar levels and your white blood cell count as well as a CBC. Most illnesses and deficiencies can be detected with blood work, even several cancers like mine, especially if the Dr. does a thorough exam and tests for several possibilities.