<p> </p> <p>For many years, Keri suffered from debilitating gastrointestinal issues, fatigue, weight fluctuation, and depression before she was finally diagnosed with hypothyroidism.</p> <p>And she has had more than her fair share of conversations with doctors.</p> <p>How did the experience improve once Keri felt heard? How did effective communication impact her health? And what does effective doctor-patient communication look like?</p> <p>On this episode of Tell Me More, Keri joins me to describe the mental and physical symptoms of hypothyroidism and discuss how long it took to get an accurate diagnosis.</p> <p>Keri explains the power in building trust with your healthcare team and shares her maddening experience with a doctor who discounted how she felt because her numbers were “normal.”</p> <p>Listen in for Keri’s advice to listeners who think they might have hypothyroidism and learn why doctors can’t rely on data alone to treat human beings.</p> <p> <strong>Key Takeaways</strong> How long Keri suffered from GI issues before she was diagnosed with hypothyroidism</p> <p>Keri’s experience with a doctor who discounted how she felt because her numbers were “normal”</p> <p>How Keri’s fatigue, GI issues, weight gain and depression were symptoms of hypothyroidism</p> <p>How often Keri checks her TSH, T3 and T4 to make sure they’re in the range she feels best</p> <p>The power in finding a doctor who makes you feel heard</p> <p>Why asking open-ended questions facilitates more effective communication with patients</p> <p>The frustration of retelling your story over and over to new doctors (especially with a chronic condition)</p> <p>How hypothyroidism impacts your mental health</p> <p>Keri’s advice for listeners who think they might have hypothyroidism</p> <p> <strong>Connect with Dr. Meyer</strong> <a href="https://www.christinemeyermd.com/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Dr. Meyer’s Website</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/drchristinemeyer" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Dr. Meyer on Facebook</a></p> <p><a href="https://twitter.com/cmeyermd" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Dr. Meyer on Twitter</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/christine-meyer-md-25b32111/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Dr. Meyer on LinkedIn</a></p> <p><strong>Email</strong> <a href="mailto:[email protected]" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">[email protected]</a></p> <p> </p>