Medical exemption certificate

[GrubBarnett]

Diagnosed overactive thyroid in 2003, came under medical exemption criteria both hyperthyroid and hypothyroid. By 2008 hyper not in the list. Doctor authorised it under myxoedema but I believe in error. He won't authorise it this time. Anybody had similar experience and any solution.

[Moggie]

nhsbsa.nhs.uk/HealthCosts/1...

Moggie x

[GrubBarnett in reply to Moggie]

Thanks Moggie, but have been to that, still does not answer the fact that hyperthyroidism has been removed.

[RedApple Administrator]

I believe the current wording on the exemption application form is

myxoedema (that is, hypothyroidism which needs thyroid hormone replacement)

So this very definitely excludes hypERthyroidism. However, if you are on block and replace, you could try persuading your GP that the 'block' puts you into the bit that states hypothyroidism which needs thyroid hormone replacement

Even if your doc agrees to sign the form on that basis, I really don't know if it would be get through the rest of the system though.

[bunny7872]

Never got an exemption as all medication hyperthyroid treatments are classed as temporary treatments because you can only be on them for around 2 years before they either operate or you go into remission. Until it goes underactive and you need thyroxine for life you pay. Its worth getting a prepayment certificate as it saves quite a bit.

[Hidden]

this is so unfair (please ignore my admin status as just a moderator really, but this is just my personal opinion) it's presumed you'll eventually go hypo (after an op or RAI) but hopefully under control for a while (as Bunny says 2 years or more - it depends)

meanwhile they ain't going say eligible for free prescriptions until it's 'Myxoedema' & permanent. IMHO (again) there's a hell of a lot of us (an epidemic?) and it will be a huge drain on NHS funds if we ALL get free prescriptions (goodness knows what else will be wrong with us after!) which is why it's difficult to get a diagnosis if 'bloods are in range' and 'no evidence' (despite obvious symptoms) - well that's where I am, half a struggling thyroid and half a life. Considering going private although no Bupa or anything. Or maybe I'm just paranoid. Jane x

[GrubBarnett in reply to Hidden]

It was on the list in 2003. My condition is controlled by carbimazole, on meds for 15months , off for 2years and four months, went overactive again in July 2007, meds for 15months, off for 15months, back again January 2010, meds for 15 months again and back again July 2012. Have been trying to find any reason why it keeps coming back,