Questions to Ask Your Doctor
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- I have symptoms, and I’m worried I may have a thyroid disorder.
- I have thyroid disease, and this is a follow-up visit.
- I have thyroid disease, and I’m sick or having problems.
I have symptoms, and I’m worried I may have a thyroid disorder.
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Can my symptoms be a sign of a thyroid disorder?
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What tests should I have done?
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What’s the difference between hyperthyroid and hypothyroid disease?
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Could I have an underlying condition that is causing my thyroid problems?
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What can be done now to ease my symptoms and help me feel better?
I have thyroid disease, and this is a follow-up visit.
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What do my test results show?
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Should I take thyroid medication? What are the risks and benefits?
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Will I need to take this medication for the rest of my life? If so, will the dosage be adjusted occasionally?
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What other treatments are available?
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How often should I come in for follow-up visits and tests?
I have thyroid disease, and I’m sick or having problems.
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Could my problems be a sign that my thyroid disease is getting worse?
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Are my problems a side effect of the medicine I’m taking? Should I change medication?
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Could I have an underlying condition that hasn’t been diagnosed?
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Is radiation therapy or surgery for thyroid disease an option for me?
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Should I consult a specialist or get a second opinion?
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