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I have had lots of blood panels done and nothing stands out that screams “thyroid”, even though I do have lots of other symptoms of low thyroid.  My PCP has just blown me off and said I am stressed.

My PCP literally said, “you should see a neurologist” but did not have one to recommend , so screaming into the wind here in hope for a recommendation.  [/quote]

You absolutely need a new PCP, someone who will take you seriously and give you a full thyroid panel (not just TSH), and consider treating symptoms of hypothyroidism, which is incredibly common in peri/menopausal women. A full hormone panel and considering HRT is also appropriate. The brain fog of peri/menopause is real.

That doesn't mean you shouldn't also pursue a neurologist, but I'd start with the thyroid and hormone panels and go from there. If you can find a functional medicine doctor that would be best. If you can go out of network and submit to insurance, I'd highly recommend Well Being-Being Well in McLean VA.[/quote]

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