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Advice for Patients With Hypothyroidism
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by Carol Roberts, M.D.
Dr. Carol Roberts is an holistic physician, board certified and with a decade of practice as an Ear, Nose and Throat physician-and with ten years experience as an emergency physician, located in the Tampa area in Brandon, Florida. Dr. Roberts is Director of Wellness Works, a holistic medical practice.
According to Dr. Roberts, some key points on dealing with your doctor re: hypothyroidism:
- Lab tests often don't pick up subtle hypothyroidism
- If you are not being heard, if every visit to the doctor's office is frustration and more frustration, - go elsewhere!
- If your problem is more complex, perhaps chronic fatigue accompanied by muscle aches and pain, suggesting fibromyalgia, you really need someone knowledgeable to work with.
- You can find good holistic doctors through the American Holistic Medical Association at 6728 Old McLean Village Drive, McLean, VA 22101-3906, or call them at (703) 556-9245, or check the website at www.holisticmedicine.org. The list is available for a small fee ($10) covering costs of production and mailing.
More detailed information on Dr. Roberts' perspectives is featured in an online article by Dr. Roberts..
TO CONTACT DR. ROBERTS
For more information or a consultation with Dr. Carol Roberts, contact her at:
Wellness Works
1209 Lakeside Drive
Brandon, Florida 33510
Website: www.healme.org
813 661-3662
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