Dr ignorant.

[henrythewasp]

I have been Hypothyroid from May 2013 and still undergoing blood tests and tweeks to my Tyroxine.......Just had a classic from a Dr.....You don't look ill!

[nobodysdriving]

It took me over one year to become stable from diagnosis, and I was one of the lucky ones with 'super fast' recovery....and this was with private doctors btw

[chihiro]

Ugh! And did you reply with "but I feel it!!!" It goes along with "your results are in range, there is nothing wrong with you". To which I always wish I had the nerve to reply with " oh yes you're right, all these symptoms are simply a figment of my imagination". Ahhh the conversations and clever comebacks I've had in my head...hopefully one day I'll actually be brave enough to say them outloud.

Hope you find the right dosage for you and start feeling better soon.

x

Chihiro

[henrythewasp in reply to chihiro]

I just said what does a person with a thyroid problem look like? when do i get the extra head and lump on my back and walk with a limp then?......No reply!

[chihiro]

Woohoo excellent reply! Good for you

[Alli1]

I had this too from my GP she told me I didn't look like someone who had thyroid problems as my hair was shiny and thick and I wasn't over weight!! I had to practically beg for a blood test after being very ill for a yr. ...surprise surprise I was v hypo when my bloods came back!!

[Clutter]

The correct response to that ill considered remark is "You don't look stupid". Yours wasn't bad though

[nobodysdriving in reply to Clutter]

HAHAHAHAHA I'll keep this in mind and will use it in future thanks

[HarryE in reply to Clutter]

Brilliant Clutter! I was told that I should be grateful I was putting on weight 'because the really bad things make you lose weight'.

[Lizzy1606 in reply to Clutter]

Brilliant

[catalonia]

I queried my iron with my doctor, I take 2 tablets a day and iron still on the floor and he said "well if you feel fine......"