Some people have just trust in others expecially when they are not educated about the subject. Also there are monetary and time issues as well.
I also been diagnosed with thyroid issues (subclinical hypothyroidism) like 15 years ago and got meds prescribed right away. Since I was young and not educated about the subject I took it without questioning. Then it made me feel worse so I stopped and went to another doc who only suggested higher dose. Which I end up not taking anyways.
In the end, after 15 years turns out I'm most likely just iodine deficient = . =
So, you are taking medicine rn.?
I'm 24 rn and the doctor also gave me meds right away after doing blood test, but my mom was a little skeptical so she took me to another doctor who said to take vitamin d once a week and see the change and see what happens after.
Nope, I stopped after side effects. Which were sudden heat flashes and heart palpitations.
I felt fine for years after until recently, my memory got awful, I couldn't remember things I used to do on daily basis and I kept getting anxious for no reason.
Did you only have elevated tsh or also ft4 and ft4?
His crash out was NOT valid but the reasons leading to that were. I'm not like trying to blame his but I want to, so I'm just sitting here wondering yk there are other hospitals out there, didn't he consult with another doctor.?
Like just yesterday I went for a thyroid check cause the doctor who previously diagnosed me recommended me meds but the one I met yesterday said not to take meds right away.
I mean you have options, to carefully consult doctors and make the decision.