Immunology
My allergist/immunologist called me back today and we discussed What Next, since my blood tests came back normal for most allergies, and the thyroid panel was normal again. I told my doc I’d been reading up on hypothyroidism, and that I feel I hit every symptom in the book, and yet my thyroid is normal, so could it be I have a pituitary issue?
He thought for a moment and said it’s possible, and told me this goes outside of what he can help me with. He told me to seek out an endocrinologist. Finally, the green light. So that’s my next move. I had to see the immunologist before the endocrinologist to get this go-ahead. Sucks that I knew in advance that this is the avenue I needed to pursue - I feel I’ve wasted precious time and money, but the insurance company doesn’t like it when patients skip ahead. They need a clear trail to follow.
I’m closer to tying all my health issues together: endometriosis, pancreatitis, gallstones, pituitary or thyroid trouble, allergies… and hell I was born with jaundice, so I know my kidneys have never been robust, either. It’s all tied. I’m closer to finding out what to do to bring balance and healing, or at least better quality of life through improved proper diet, exercise and mindset.