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I think I have hypothyroidism. Finding a doctor?

I seem to match a majority of the basic symptoms and have for over a year now (Some worse recently). I'd like to go to a doctor to confirm or find out if something else is causing these symptoms and get treatment. However, I live in a new city (Louisville, Ky) and I'm not sure how I should go about finding the right doctor.

Also, I'm a college student with no health insurance. =/

2010-07-12 17:02:25 by amanda


Answers:

use a minor emergency clinic, tell them what is going on, they can also run blood work to test for sure, then they will refer you to an oncologist if it is your thyroid. there are health clinics that don't charge alot also, check with the local health department in the phone book and see what they recommend
- By Kathy on Jul 12th, 2010.

You may well have basic health insurance through your university. Ask your student union.

I continue to be amazed that America insures its old but not its young.
- By Paul B on Jul 12th, 2010.

There are 17 Endocrinologists in Louisville KY.

For detailed directory go to:

http://www.healthline.com/doctors/endocr…
- By Sinai747 on Jul 12th, 2010.

I would go to the health clinic at the college. They're probably associated with a doctor who either comes to see student patients on occasion, or the clinic most likely has names of local physicians available. Another option would be to look for a medical student or resident-run clinic close to a nearby medical school or teaching hospital.

Secondly, contrary to other responses, I would not go jumping to find an endocrinologist, let alone an oncologist like someone had mentioned. If you truly have hypothyroid, a general practitioner in either family medicine or internal medicine should be able to manage uncomplicated hypothyroidism at a much lower price to you than a specialist.
- By aldo on Jul 12th, 2010.

Hello

Here is the cheapest site for health insurance, I know.I saved 30%.Most of the other sites that offer discount are actually scams.

http://GoldHealthInsurance.Info

I think that will help you
- By Stuart Rouse on Jul 12th, 2010.

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