 Is my doctor doing enough? Should I switch (again?)
Long story, which I'll try to make short.
About 6 years ago, i was diagnosed with "the syndrome ..." insulin resistance, Sydrome X, whatever you want to call it. I ended up seeing an endo, who prescribed 2000 mg of Met, Synthroid and eventually, cholesterol meds.
This doctor NEVER did hormone tests, implied that they were not effective and might not be covered by my insurance.
Over the years, I have seen my periods go wonky again ... I attributed this to getting less and less consistent about taking my meds due to a severe financial meltdown. Meanwhile, I have NEVER seen an increase in the hair on my head nor a decrease on the hair on my neck and lip. I have also lost, then gained and kept, at least 50 pounds. (Part of this was due to trying, then abandoning, a low carb diet.) Also, the fluid retention in my legs has never been addressed, probably because my blood pressure has not been high enough to justify another med.
I've recently changed doctors ... the new doc seems to be doing more tests than the endo did, but my insulin has not been checked for some time ... and my hormones have NEVER been checked.
I should probably mention that I am not trying to conceive.
In short ... I am wondering if my doctor is doing enough. Also, wondering, based on what I am reading here, if the met is doing more harm than good.
Advice? Info to share with my doc? All are welcome.
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