what am I missing?

[Mastiff_mama 171]

Went to my pcp today. He did some blood work, but sort of blew me off. I hope I can get him to refer me to an endo. I have suspected thyroid issues for a while and have ALL the symptoms. My mom told me a few days ago she has never seen anyone with skin as dry as mine! It's actually scaly! Is that how it's spelled? You get my drift! I've complained about crippling fatigue, heart palpitations, hair issues, etc.... Thanks for all the replies and concern. I was afraid I was over reacting. I had one lady tell me it's just my age. As we age we get these places on our arms! I'm a young 50!it just started all of the sudden too!

[MichiganChic 3,262]

You should to go to the Dr for exam and lab work. See your PCP.

[goofy219 11]

Went to my pcp today. He did some blood work, but sort of blew me off. I hope I can get him to refer me to an endo. I have suspected thyroid issues for a while and have ALL the symptoms. My mom told me a few days ago she has never seen anyone with skin as dry as mine! It's actually scaly! Is that how it's spelled? You get my drift! I've complained about crippling fatigue, heart palpitations, hair issues, etc.... Thanks for all the replies and concern. I was afraid I was over reacting. I had one lady tell me it's just my age. As we age we get these places on our arms! I'm a young 50!it just started all of the sudden too!

Check with your insurance. They nsy not require you to get a referral. If not, contact the endocrinologist you choose and ask them if they require a referral. A lot of them will not. You may not need your PCP. I have hypothyroidism & my PCP would only run the TSH. My level was 2.1, but I had every classic symptom. I found an endocrinologist that ran extensive testing. He said not everybody's "normal" range is the same. My endo was my life saver.

[SueRN 50]

If your CBC was normal did they do a Vitamin panel? Vitamin k deficiency? Or Calcium? Those things are part of our ability to clot blood. As is the liver. Are those number normal?

Also, forget how far out you are, but some people have a weird reaction to heparin HIT, heparin induced thrombocytopenia. I'd skip the PCP and go straight to the surgeon.