just had a call from the head of the diabeties dept about my complaint
the questions that were asked were routine
he appologised for coming across as rude
my thyroid was checked apparently
none of my symptons are thyroid related
further tests will be done
ive agreed to go see him again for blood test results in january but i wont sit and bite my tongue he will get what for if i feel the need im allso going to get hubby to come in with me
i feel like crying
edited to add if my symptons are not thyroid then someone somewhere is deffinatly crap at their job
the dr for diagnosing me
the lab for giving wrong blood results
endo for not knowing his head from his backside
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Just a suggestion. Write down all your symptoms and give it to the doctor next time you see him. Ask him to put in writing, beside each symptom, an explanation of a) why he believes that symptom is not thyroid related and b) what he believes is the cause and his suggested treatement.
I wonder if he'd even be able to do that, let alone willing to do it?
Then he's an *&^%*. I was horizontal in bed, too weak to stand, every inch of me shaking, lost my voice and couldn't breathe properly a year ago. My TSH was 5.6
if he fails me ill ask for another referral either to bristol or salisbury both good endos i just chose swindon as its my local hospital. I can think of a few names for him but im a lady so wont say lol
Over 3.5 would get you a hypo diagnosis in most of USA. Mandy some people feel much better with their TSH around 1. Why can't these dim medics get it? Over prescribing is rightly abhorred (unless its ADs) but alleviating symptoms to allow one to feel well ought to be a priority.
Scroll down the link here, from the BMJ. Clearly shows that anyone with a TSH level over 5 with symptoms should be offered treatment with T4. bmj.com/content/337/bmj.a80...
I was told the same despite having thyroid symptoms and for the last 2 years everythign dismissed .just complained to hospital re ENT consultant who only told me "its not sinuses".but not what symptoms are.so the dr must be at fault for not telling him that I had had nasal problems for a year plus swelling and a rash.same with rheumy who only kept on about weight gain -dismissing that I had actually lost weight ,didn't/couldn't eat and didn't even consider my symptoms.i know this is not necessarily right to post this on thyroid forum but totally agree with you that doctors are nt doing their job properly.
he was reported to PALS if no joy next time i see him i will be taking things further
How do i contact Lyn Mynott?
Ooooh, I do feel for you. You expect the NHS to help and you've been failed by people who really need to find another job.
Inform your GP that you are dissatisfied following this hospital appointment,you need as much info as possible on your records. Demand an appointment with an Endo of your choice.
All you can do is keep putting complaints in writing, remember that GPs have revalidation so any complaints get bought up at this.
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