Feeling a bit concerned

[Kimkat]

I had a pm check a couple of weeks ago and was told by the nurses there that all was looking good, no problems at all . Today I had a text from my GPs surgery asking me to make a routine appointment to discuss a letter that had been sent from the cardiologist. Long shot but does anyone know what it could be about? I can’t away feeling chuffed with myself and now I’m really anxious as my telephone appointment isn’t for another week 🙁

[Hidden]

A ‘routine’ appointment means nothing to worry about, if it was anything untoward you would be getting a text asking you to call surgery to make an appointment.

[Kimkat in reply to Hidden]

I hope so it’s just that in the past I have never had to make an appointment with my GP to discuss my checkup. Just hoping I don’t have to go on any meds (I’m not on any at the moment)

[MichaelJH Heart Star]

Could be anything - general chat, change of thyroxine dose, adjustment of other medication, etc. Nobody here knows! Nobody here knows and over thinking will go nowhere.

[Kimkat in reply to MichaelJH]

I know but my endocrinologist wasn’t interested in changing my Levothyroxine dose at my last chat, he wants me to wait until my next bloods which won’t be for another couple of months yet. Whenever I have mentioned heart problems to him, he’s basically told me that my thyroid problem has nothing to do with my heart, he’s always been dismissive when I have brought it up in conversation even though he specialises in diabetes rather than the thyroid. I’m thinking of going private to a specialist thyroid consultant.

[MichaelJH Heart Star in reply to Kimkat]

Thyroid problems can cause heart issues but I am unfamiliar with this area. Are you a member of Thyroid UK?

healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk

[Kimkat in reply to MichaelJH]

Yes I am

[Kimkat in reply to MichaelJH]

I probably should have worded my original post differently and asked ‘has anyone had a similar experience’

[bantam12]

Do you not get copies of all the letters ? Either ask your Consultant secretary or your GP surgery for a copy so you know what's been said.

[Kimkat in reply to bantam12]

I only got the message today to arrange an appointment with my GP, so I may get a copy either from the cardiologist or possibly the GP but I’ll certainly ask.

[PeterpPiper]

GPs are obliged to be involved with what is going on with you at the hospital, they are told to monitor your blood pressure etc ( you will probably be asked to check it yourself ) to adjust medications accordingly etc .Two indicators it’s not serious is the word “routine” and the long duration of time before the appointment.

Relax and don’t fret ( doctors orders

[Kimkat in reply to PeterpPiper]

Thank you, I’m not on any heart meds at all and my blood pressure was checked a short time ago, I check my own too at home occasionally, as I tend to have low blood pressure.

[Astronomyrules]

In my experience consultants often send letters to GPs by email but the patient's copy is sent by post and can arrive many days later. Hopefully it will arrive andcleR up your concerns.

[Kimkat in reply to Astronomyrules]

Yes I usually get a hard copy thank you 😊