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Avoiding Pitfalls in Thyroid Diagnosis and Treatment

By , About.com Guide

Updated: November 24, 2008

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You Feel Like Giving Up

There are times when no matter what you've done -- what doctors you've seen, medicines you're prescribed, vitamins and supplements you've taken, and nutritional and lifestyle approaches you've pursued -- in the end, things just don't seem to be working, and you feel like giving up. You may wonder if you'll ever feel well again, and whether your efforts to feel and live well are worth it.

When you get to that point, don't lose hope. Feeling like giving up can be a pitfall in proper diagnosis and treatment.

Read I Give Up: What To Do When Your Thyroid Treatment Doesn't Seem to Be Working.

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