Frank Said:

I have a lump in my throat/neck, what type of doctor/specialist should I see?

We Answered:

I would recommend seeing your primary doctor, he'll check it out and know what specialist you should see and even refer you to save you the search. If you don't have a doctor, you should find a regular physician that can determine what the problem is and who you should see about it.

Sherri Said:

A doctor that is a thyroid specialist is called what?

We Answered:

A doctor :)

I'd call the nearest hospital and tell them they need to go ahead and keep you there for observation for terminal laziness too.

How hard is googling "thyroid specialist"?

Sally Said:

doctor says my thyroid is working overtime and has referred me to hospital specialist?

We Answered:

There is a great book called 'Fertility, Cycles and Nutrition' by Marilyn Shannon that you hould read. It contains loads of advice on how to deal with a problem like yours.

Suzanne Said:

Should I go to a specialist for my thyroid problem?

We Answered:

The specialist called endocrinologist is usually working with thyroid issues; the best choice is going to be one who specializes in thyroid, not diabetes.

Felicia Said:

Has anyone had problems with their thyroid & what kind of questions should I ask my doctor?

We Answered:

Symptoms of hypothyroidism are pretty much the same symptoms one has going through menopause. That's why its important to test the thyroid to rule it out. Chances are if your GYN has been monitoring your thyroid levels you are either borderline or are hypothyroid. The reason I say are hypothyroid is because your GYN may be going by outdated lab ranges because most doctors are. In 2002, AACE changed the range for TSH to 0.3 to 3.0, yet most labs will still have the range at 0.3 to 5.5. If your TSH is a 4.5, your GYN may think its normal, but high normal so he/she is watching it. Whenever you test thyroid, test in the morning only. Testing in the afternoon could stop a diagnosis because TSH is at its lowest in the afternoon. Next time you test, ask for a morning TSH, Free T4, Free T3, and an antibody test. For some reason, (probably because of the TSH) it is difficult getting a thyroid diagnosis. You have to read up on hypothyroidism and know what your levels are and what they should be. Basically a TSH over 2.0 will present symptoms. I have put links below for you to read before you see the doctor again. Your regular family doctor can probably treat you. The only reason you'd need to see a specialist was if you had nodules on your thyroid, cancer, or hyperthyroidism.

Bertha Said:

i think im having thyroid problem...but the specialist doctor in tyroid is telling that im having having...?

We Answered:

I thought i had this problem too, so i looked this up.
http://hcd2.bupa.co.uk/fact_sheets/html/…
Hope i helped.

Norma Said:

Can anyone recommend good gyno, thryroid/Family doctor & dentist in Tampa area?

We Answered:

Try University Community Hospital's Women's Center. USF also has a pretty good medical center. Can't really help you with the dentist though.