I have been off of my meds for over 2 weeks now because my doctor told me to hold off until he get my tests results back. He knew I would be needing a much lower dose of Armour than he had initially prescribed, and told me to wait a couple days for his call.
Well, like I said before, I have been off my meds for over 2 weeks, and no word from the doctor. I keep calling, but apparently my doc is overseas on a vacation and nobody in the office (like the "fill-in doctor") will look at my tests so I can be medicated! What do I do? Granted, I pretty much feel the same whether I am on or off my meds (minus the majorly dry skin and hair, which the meds slightly helped). I don't get extremely tired or anything like that. But, in a matter of weeks, my TSH goes through the roof (almost into the 800's!), and I really don't want that to happen.
Any ideas what I can do? Nobody will tell me when he will be back. ARGH!!!
Would it be possible to ask them to resume what you were on until the Doc gets back? Or to call a local hospital with a doctor on call that might be able to speak with your docs office and give you a prescription until your doc gets back??? I don't know but I am thinking of you...
I sure agree w Kathy about getting back on meds. I take Synthroid and am not to ever go off or even skip a dose. I even take before surgery and other NPO times.They would be scraping me off the floor if I stopped for 2 weeks! I don't understand why they stopped your meds!?!?!? http://www.healthboards.com/ubb/heart.gif
I have similar situation as you. After my total thyroidectomy, they didn't give me synthroid right away. The surgeon didn't tell me that I need to see my pcp for my synthroid. I waited until 10 or 12 days post op before I found out that I need to see my pcp to get my meds. Then, when I made an appointment with him, I couldn't get my doctor to prescribe it because he was on vacation. The replacement wasn't available. I had to wait for another 5 days until I get to see the doctor. They didn't even tell me to get any blood work done before the appointment. I have to remind them that they may need to see my hormone level before they can give me meds.
Eventhough the surgeon told me that the hormone in body is good for 2 weeks after the surgery, I felt so tired everyday until I had my meds. Even with synthroid my body is still on rollercoaster.
If your pcp is not available, I think you should just go to walk in emergency and see a doctor there. Ask to get a blood work done, and tell him/her that you want your meds SOON! You must be strong in your demand with these people! It's very frustrating. Good luck!
Well, golly gee, guess who I finally got ahold of???
Ah, yes, the good old doctor, back from his overseas vacation. Guess who can't even fit me into his day for a 3 minute conversation? My doctor. ARRRRRGH.
I was told he will call me tonight, if he has time.
Great. IF he has time. I will definitely check with either an emergency room / pharmacy / whoever I need to so I can get some meds.
Thanks for the advice!
Even though I feel fine now, I
don't want to risk waiting another
day being without medication.
Oh, I forgot to add that I didn't want to "extend my current prescription" because the doctor accidentally triple my dose of meds! I had been on 88 mcg of Synthroid, HE put me on 3 grains of Armour.
What do I do??? 
I sure agree w Kathy about getting back on meds. I take Synthroid and am not to ever go off or even skip a dose. I even take before surgery and other NPO times.They would be scraping me off the floor if I stopped for 2 weeks! I don't understand why they stopped your meds!?!?!? 
