Monday, May 25, 2009
Sinus Infection and Blood Test
Just now getting over a sinus infection that started May 11, 2 weeks ago. Saw a doctor on Friday May 15 who listened to me and said that I didn't have a sinus infection. Then went to a doctor with the same symptoms the following Friday May 22 and he said I did have a sinus infection. Now I am on medication and am feeling better, although I still am coughing up pleghm. When I saw the doctor I had him take my blood as well. I take medication for my thyroid and I have been low on iron before, so I got him to run three tests-one on my iron levels-both hematocrit and ferritin levels. Another test is a mono test and the third test is my thyroid levels. If my thyroid is not working well enough then they will have to increase my medication. In case you don't know the thyroid controls your metabolism and energy levels. A poor working thyroid will make you feel tired most of the time and you can't deal with that level of tiredness and train at the same time. I know because I tried it one summer and towards the end the doctor just had to put me on the thyroid medication because my energy levels were too low. I get these blood tests done once every 6 months. So in another week I should get the results.
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