Complications from failure to treat

By ldraco Last reply at September 8 at 9:21 Views 114 Replies 2 Likes 2

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My sister has expressed concern over situation. I am unemployed & have no means to see a doctor regularly or purchase medications as needed. She has read about possible organ involvement if hypothyroidism is not treated. What can anyone tell me about this?

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  • Lori Byrnes
    Lori Byrnes November 9 at 7:06   

    I also have financial problems due to my disability and have not been able to get my bloodwork and doctors appointments taken care of when I should, due to lack of money. Unfortunately, after hearing about the possible complications of untreated hypothyroidism, I called and made an appointment with an endocrinologist to try to find out the cause of the problem, instead of just treating the low levels with medication. If you read the link posted previously below, it explains in depth what can happen if it goes untreated (heart arrythmias, heart failure, diabetes, depression, chronic fatigue, osteoporosis, and others). Re1ndeer, thanks so much for providing everyone with this link. It was SO informative for me.

  • re1ndeer
    re1ndeer September 9 at 1:10   

    There are many complications regarding not treating this disease. Please read the following article for more information : http://www.endocrineweb.com/conditions/hypert...