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Members discussing what type of doctor to see for MG and hypothyroidism strongly recommended seeing an endocrinologist, and several members... Read more

Members discussing what type of doctor to see for MG and hypothyroidism strongly recommended seeing an endocrinologist, and several members encouraged one another to push back when primary care doctors dismissed or minimized their concerns. A recurring theme was that many primary care doctors lack knowledge about MG, and members shared personal stories of having to fight hard to be heard, including one member whose tumor grew significantly before a doctor finally took action. The community emphasized being informed before appointments, interviewing potential doctors, and having a backup plan before leaving a current provider.

A MGteam Member

Good morning Jeanette
I thank God daily for persistence to find doctors that are informed and that listen
My experience was in the 80’s
So I pray things have gotten better
But if they haven’t
We must be informed
The more we know before our appointment
We can interview yes interview our potential doctors

7 hours ago
A MGteam Member

I truly was my doctor set up a family intervention saying my symptoms wasin my head and my mri that showed a tumor and thymus gland were shadows
And when I found a doctor that listened
He sent that doctor a picture of my tumor on a ruler showing how big it was
So don’t be discouraged
Be informed
Persistence pays off
I wanted to be aggressive but I know assertive is more effective
I had a plan a b and c

23 hours ago
A MGteam Member

Thank you Wilma for your insightful response. I get so discouraged i feel like I am fighting mg and my doctor.

1 day ago
A MGteam Member

Hi Jeris. The best dr to trust is the neurologist. I’m talking from experience. Most primary care dr if not all are not knowlegable about MG.

1 day ago
A MGteam Member

That doesn’t make sense why wouldn’t Medicare pay for it?

1 day ago

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