Feeling happy

[annette12]

Hi all, my husband had a thyroid storm Sept last and was very ill but thankfully has recovered.

We went today to see the Endocrinologist at our local hospital for his checkup. I have Hashimotos myself and haven't been feeling very well for the last 6mths even though my gp thinks everything is normal ( usual story) anyway after chatting to my hubby I asked him about myself.

He asked permission to go into my notes. He said my tsh is fluctuating and that I would prob feel better with it at 1 or below. I said I had already asked my doc for an increase but refused. He shook his head and said " I don't believe in normal reference ranges if symptoms are persisting".

I swear I could've cried. He said he would treat me and to ask for referral. He also mentioned T3 and all other vitamins and electrolytes aswell as full cealiac profle.

I was so grateful I hugged him lol he was such a lovely man and very hunky haha. So now I can't wait to tell my useless doc tomorrow that I want a referral. I just don't understand how GPs are so rigid with ranges they are keeping so many ppl ill. So fingers crossed I can make this happen. Feeling more hopeful today.

[bear10]

Could you PM with your Endo please

[annette12 in reply to bear10]

Bear10 I live in Northern Ireland and he doesn't do private work. I will be referred through the NHS.

Where do you live?

[bear10 in reply to annette12]

Dorset!

[annette12 in reply to bear10]

It won't be possible Bear10 as you are not in in my area. Sorry. X

[irish-coleen in reply to annette12]

Hi Annette 12. thats great news for you. im in co antrim can you pm me his details please. i am quite new to all this but can see already from reading here that my gp is not clued up and i can ask for a referral.

Best wishes x

[Clutter]

Annette, Way to go! Sounds a lovely man. I hope your appointment comes through quickly.

[annette12 in reply to Clutter]

I know Clutter. I just thought well if i don't ask I won't get. He def knew his stuff and seemed genuinely concerned. He even said he will look at my B12 Whooo. !!!! Yes I hope it's quick clutter and just a pity he doesn't do private work I would've paid to see him.

[Hidden]

What a fab thing to happen.

I hope it all follows through and you get what you wish for.

flower007

[annette12 in reply to Hidden]

Thank you Flower I hope so.!!!!

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK]

annette12,

Silly comments time - has he been reading here? Is he a member?

[annette12 in reply to helvella]

Haha Halvella he must be. I nearly flaked it when he said it.!! I think all GPs should be on this site. Cant wait to see my GPs face lol.

[Goodlife1]

So pleased for you. Knowledge and compassion = jackpot! If he had the same rubbish training he must have taken it upon himself to learn thyroid chemistry properly.

[5858]

Thats great hope it all works out xo