I completely believe that people with diseases/disorders/long term illnesses should learn and know as much about our affliction as possible. HOWEVER, wouldn't it be nice if our GP would/could direct us or teach us too? I am far too tired.
I have Hashi's and believe I am going through a flare (voice hoarse and breaking, extremely painful, tiredness coming back, foggy brain etc etc) and went to GP's last week to discuss. He was a bit confused as I'm on 150mcg of levo and should be feeling as wonderful as I did a month ago. Anyhow, he calls today with blood test results and fears that they are "over medicating" me because my TSH level has decreased and nothing in my bloods explained my symptoms! I kindly referred him to the letter my specialist sent targeting the GP's to suppress my TSH level so he decided to increase my does. My TSH level has decreased to 2.1 (range 0.5-4.2).
What absolutely frustrates me is that
a) He didn't check my antibodies
b) He didn't check my iron/b12 levels (I've been on supplements solidly now)
c) He didn't check the CRP level which has always been through the roof when I've been unwell.
I understand that, as he says, the treatment plan will be the same regardless of if I'm flaring. But why is that? Why don't they do more? Why do they not suggest alternative therapies? I've taken it upon myself to try and cut out gluten and so far I'm a week in but this has never been mentioned.
ARGH! Rant over....sorry all!