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GP visit

Hi well I went to see my GP yesterday after a 6 week wait to see the GP I wanted to see. I went armed with a list of all my symptoms. I was diagnosed with chronic fatigue 2 years ago, but was told by another GP a few months ago that it wasn't chronic fatigue! I listed all my symptoms....exhaustion, fatigue, no stamina, aching muscles and joints, heavy periods, unrefreshing sleep.... She doesn't have any idea what is wrong with me and says it's probably menopause and it's just a matter of time till it goes away. Or it could be psychological.

Blood tests in April were fine. I have got to have them done again. I asked for FT3 test, but she says the lab won't do it. I suggested that all my symptoms point to underactive thyroid.

Where do I go from here? Thank you.

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Fruitandnutcase

4 years ago

Ask for a copy of your blood test results with the lab ranges then post them here and someone will be able to tell you more about what to do next.. You are probably within the range but not at the optimal point for you to feel good.

Buy Dr Anthony Toft's little book 'Understanding Thyroid Disorders, it is only a little book, comes in the Family Doctor Books series, you can get it on Amazon but I think I picked mine up in a garden centre. You could also send to Thyroid UK for their information pack. That has loads of good information too.

Don't hold your breath until they test your T3. I have never had my T3 tested even though it has been requested twice by my consultant!

Bit of a get out clause to say it is menopausal and even worse to say it is psychological. What a cheek! Might be tempted to change my doctor to one who was more open to trying to help me. Good luck.