Recommend Doctor For Thyroid And Celiac

[cincichick]

I show signs of hypothyroidism and Celiac. My mother and sister have both been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. We all go to the same doctor and my TSH levels are high according to the new ranges but he will not diagnose me. I need to find a new doctor that knows more about hypothyroidism and celiac. Can anyone recommend a doctor in the Cincinnati, OH area?

[cassP]

what was your TSH?? and why are these doctors being so difficult???

i hope u find a good doctor in cinncinatti

another thing to consider- you (in addition to testing for celiac & hypo)- get a test for Hashimoto's antibodies

AND- suggest your mom & sis test or look into gluten intolerance- it's all so related

[cincichick]

My TSH was 3.6 and I am trying to get my sister to get tested for Celiac. She has been on thyroid medicine for almost two years and her symptoms are not getting any better.

Once I have the money I plan to get tested for Celiac, Hypothyroidism and Hashimotos.

[AnnaR]

Try to find a lab that will let you self order tests, my naturopath sent me to a lab like that, and the Thyroid antibodies test was only $40. My TSH was 8, normal is .4 to 4 but my MD wouldn't test the antibodies or a celiac panel even though I have had chronic diarrhea, stomach aches, rashes, and exhaustion for 2 years . My naturopath also ordered the panel for celiac, those all came back positive and the thyroid antibodies were over 600. Within 3 months of a gluten free diet (and no synthroid! ) my TSH is down to 3.9 and I haven't retested the antibodies, but I'm sure they're lower as well, plus most of my celiac symptoms are gone.

Anna