Expert: Claes-Gustaf Nordquist, M.D. - 4/5/2011

Question
I have Premature Ovarian failure and an under active thyroid gland. I'm 24. I've been waiting to see an endo specialist for over a year. My GP told me that the specialist will do an MRI of my head, when if ever I'll get to meet her.
For the past few wks Ive been getting dizzy spells and a tingling sensation in my legs and feet. They go numb for a few seconds and then theres tingling when the feeling returns. It happens as I walk so can be off putting and I often trip. I've felt some confusion and I notice differences in my character. Its probably the thyroid defficency but Im aslo very fatigued and find it hard to consentrate even more so recently.
I've been seen by a Gynae specialist, they did an MRI, a laparoscopy, Ultra sound and tons of blood tests. My GP says there might be a connection to both disorders and maybe I'm just looking for answers but perhaps the reason I have POF has something to do it the brain. I'm so confussed, My GP is extreamly tight lipped till I see a Specialist but I scared. I havent told the GP about the recent symptoms yet. Can you give me any advice? I need to know what my doctor wont tell me! Thanks in advance your help. Kel :)

Answer
Yes there MAY (certainly NOT a certainty) be a connection between your 2 conditions and your brain (or to be more precise to your pituitary gland there). You should report these symptoms to your GP soonest AND your GP SHOULD speed up your referral to a specialist considerably! In this situation you should probably not only be seen by an endocrinologist but also by a neurologist. Good luck! Please do keep me posted!


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