I know it has been a while since you posted, but I thought I'd reply anyway.
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (autoimmune) in College. All my life doctors have told me I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. WHich magically went away, for the most part, when I went gluten-free 2 years ago. (I am 32 years old). I have iron-deficiency anemia on and off as well. I also have chronic swollen parotid glands and sublingual salivary glands, and have had unexplained granulomas on my chest xrays. I have moderate dry eyes, but no dry mouth problems. I also have eye floaters, and "Drusen" deposits in my eyes, which usually occur in old people as a precursor to macular degeneration.3 years ago I had liver complications (Intrahepatic Cholestasis) with my second pregnancy, and now have gallbladder issues.)
However NONE of my doctors take me seriously. They focus on one issue at a time and wave me away. I am thinking I have Celiac, Hashimoto's, and possibly even Sjogren's (which would explain the lung granulomas and chronic swollen glands.)
Basically I am frustrated. I just found a naturopath who is going to test me for Celiac and liver issues and try to address my continuing thyroid symptoms. So I guess that is a start. Having been seriously disappointed and frustrated by Western medicine, I am going to dive into natural remedies for a while and see if I can turn the tide of symptoms.
I'd love to communicate with some others out there who have autoimmune issues. Are there actually some doctors out there who connect the dots and address the whole picture?
I am an ex-nurse, used to work ICU and ER, so I know my way around Western Medicine and terminology, and yet can't find a doctor who will listen to me. I am so frustrated!
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I know it has been a while since you posted, but I thought I'd reply anyway.
I was diagnosed with Hashimoto's Thyroiditis (autoimmune) in College. All my life doctors have told me I have Irritable Bowel Syndrome. WHich magically went away, for the most part, when I went gluten-free 2 years ago. (I am 32 years old). I have iron-deficiency anemia on and off as well. I also have chronic swollen parotid glands and sublingual salivary glands, and have had unexplained granulomas on my chest xrays. I have moderate dry eyes, but no dry mouth problems. I also have eye floaters, and "Drusen" deposits in my eyes, which usually occur in old people as a precursor to macular degeneration.3 years ago I had liver complications (Intrahepatic Cholestasis) with my second pregnancy, and now have gallbladder issues.)
However NONE of my doctors take me seriously. They focus on one issue at a time and wave me away. I am thinking I have Celiac, Hashimoto's, and possibly even Sjogren's (which would explain the lung granulomas and chronic swollen glands.)
Basically I am frustrated. I just found a naturopath who is going to test me for Celiac and liver issues and try to address my continuing thyroid symptoms. So I guess that is a start. Having been seriously disappointed and frustrated by Western medicine, I am going to dive into natural remedies for a while and see if I can turn the tide of symptoms.
I'd love to communicate with some others out there who have autoimmune issues. Are there actually some doctors out there who connect the dots and address the whole picture?
I am an ex-nurse, used to work ICU and ER, so I know my way around Western Medicine and terminology, and yet can't find a doctor who will listen to me. I am so frustrated!