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<blockquote data-quote="DCUKMod" data-source="post: 2214348" data-attributes="member: 345386"><p>When I first went to the Endo, I didn't have a shopping list of tests - he had that! As my major symptom was crushing cold, and I had been referred to investigate thyroid issues, even though at that stage my bloods were "in range".</p><p></p><p>The Endo blanched a bit when he took my own and family medical history, because of its being strewn with autoimmune conditions. He was totally convinced I had to have one or two of them. I had (and hope I still have) none of them. He was astonished. He formulated the list of tests.</p><p></p><p>Who pays for testing will mainly depend on who pays for the consultation - you or your insurer. This was broached right up front, and unfortunately my insurer insists that my thyroid issues are elated to my T2 diagnosis and therefor will not stump up. This despite 6 years on non-diabetic blood tests.</p><p></p><p>On that basis, the Endo was sympathetic to my irritation with my PMI provider.</p><p></p><p>If you go with a big list of tests, and he is indulging you, he may, or may not ask your GP to do the blood work. If you are expected to foot the bill yourself, it could grow like Topsy.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DCUKMod, post: 2214348, member: 345386"] When I first went to the Endo, I didn't have a shopping list of tests - he had that! As my major symptom was crushing cold, and I had been referred to investigate thyroid issues, even though at that stage my bloods were "in range". The Endo blanched a bit when he took my own and family medical history, because of its being strewn with autoimmune conditions. He was totally convinced I had to have one or two of them. I had (and hope I still have) none of them. He was astonished. He formulated the list of tests. Who pays for testing will mainly depend on who pays for the consultation - you or your insurer. This was broached right up front, and unfortunately my insurer insists that my thyroid issues are elated to my T2 diagnosis and therefor will not stump up. This despite 6 years on non-diabetic blood tests. On that basis, the Endo was sympathetic to my irritation with my PMI provider. If you go with a big list of tests, and he is indulging you, he may, or may not ask your GP to do the blood work. If you are expected to foot the bill yourself, it could grow like Topsy. [/QUOTE]
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