Need Advice Please

[bobbyjo_3]

I am new to writing on this board. I have T2. I am Iron Defecient Anemic. I have Hypothyroidism, my White Blood Count is high, yr round allergies.
I have a few question that i am hoping someone can help me with. I have to go see an Endocrinologist for my Thyroid. It has been off for over 5 months. I don't know what to expect when i go in. If there are any questions that i should ask?Except what does this mean about my Thyroid? What do we need to do to get it back to normal. I also understand that he takes care of Diabetes as well. If he asks about that is there something specific i should ask about that? We've been thinking about switching to an Endo after i got all my other health issues under control. So if i can get him to take care of my Thyroid why not my Diabetes as well.
Any help will be appreciated. Thank you! Jo

HBA1C: Dec 2006 13.8
Jan. 2007 7.6
Mar 2007 5.9
Metformin HCL ER 500 mg 4 once daily
Quinapril 10 mgs 1 once daily

[ladytaz]

Hi bobbyjo, welcome to DF. I'm unsure on all the thyroid problems, but I can say that my baby sis has Grave's Disease and I have T2 Diabetes. My baby sis and I see the same Endo (who is actually a Diabetes Specialist). So yes, your Endo should be able to treat you for BOTH Thyroid and Diabetes.

[notme]

Tyroid and diabetes is a pretty frequent combination. You don't mention if you are hypothyroid or hyperthyroid. I would definitley see your endo for both conditions.

Questions that you might ask are about symptoms, medications and side effects of medication. I would discuss with him how often he will do blood tests.

Think about the symptoms you have been having since you found out you have all of these issues. I would want to know how long before those symtoms disappear and what you could do to help with energy levels.

Good luck and keep us posted.

[princesslinda]

Hi Bobbyjo: Welcome. Yes, your endocrinologist should be able to help manage both your diabetes and your thyroid. I'd make sure he has a copy of any records and blood work regarding your diabetes management to add to his chart (you can get if from your family doctor by filling out a form in their office and can either carry it with you there or have them fax it to his office). I'd also make a list of questions, as I find that when I get nervous, my mind goes blank and afterwards there are things I wish i'd asked.

Hypothyroid means you have a thyroid that is underactive (Hypo=low). Usually this is treated by taking thyroid supplements and having blood drawn to check that the levels are at a desired level and adjusting the meds until you reach that desired level.

I don't have thyroid problems, but if I did, I'd want to know: what problems can arise from this, what treatments are available, how often will I need to f/u, are there certain medications that I should avoid with this condition, do certain foods affect it? Is there anything I can do to help my medications work better? I'd be asking the same type questions about my diabetes management as well.

The more you know about anything going on in your body, the better you'll know how to deal with it.

[shockme]

hi bobbyjo and welcome!take care,trish

[GhostRydr]

Welcome BobbyJo.