Hypothyroidism and Addison's disease.(Tips from AFI Readers)

From: A Friend Indeed | Date: July 1, 2003 | Copyright information

Dear AFI: I have hypothyroidism and Addison's disease, which I've handled pretty well for about 10 years. But when I turned 37 (three years ago), everything I thought I had figured out fell apart. My GP has no idea what to do with me; similarly any endocrinologist I've ever seen seems to dismiss female issues as whining. My OBGYN is trying, but I know he is feeling inadequate too. Any suggestions?

-S

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