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> First, if you have any doubts at all, see your doctor and have him/her
> refer you to a reputable endocrinologist.  Your symptoms sound a lot like
> mine in the initial stages, but what really triggered me to go to the Dr.
> was an article in a magazine (I know how unreliable those can be, but
> this one happened to be right on target!).  It mentioned that if you were
> experiencing severe lack of energy, fingernails with ridges and/or white
> lines across them, you should see your dr. for a thyroid test.  I did,
> and they tried 23 diff. meds. over a period of 24 months to no avail.  It
> took 2 doses of radioactive iodine to "kill" the gland.  It is not an
> easy problem to diagnose. That's why I would  urge you to ask for the
> specialist.
>
> Liz Maxson
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> On Mon, 27 Jan 1997, Alicia M. Betsinger wrote:
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> >  Snipped......
 
> > I joined this list because for a number of years people have mentioned that
> > they thought I might have a thyroid problem.  So, I turn to all of you and
> > your knowledge and expertise to maybe give me some ideas.
 
Based on this information, does this sound like a
> > typical thyroid problem or something else?