Moving to UK with Graves

[GSD83]

Hi Everyone,

Quick question. I'm an Irish citizen with Graves Disease. Recently I've been offered a job in the UK, and would like to know could my Graves be treated in the UK? I'll be working as a full time chef, but I don't want people to think I'm a health tourist as I know the NHS is stretched to the limit. Thanks in advance.

Gavin

[Glynisrose]

You need to find a doctor that suits your needs! Were I you I would ask at any chemists in the area if they dispense NDT or T3.

[Silver_Fairy in reply to Glynisrose]

He's on Carbimazole.

[bluebug]

Where in the UK are you headed? (A rough region would be good.) The NHS in the UK delivers different services by country and then by region in that country.

[Silver_Fairy]

I cannot see it being a problem.

I looked at your profile and there is no mention of you being seen by an Endocrinologist. Gp's are really not qualified in dealing with Graves disease so you should seek a referral and it would be better done after you move and register with a new GP.

Also if you start having any problems with your eyes, you will need a referral to an Ophthalmologist to rule out Thyroid Eye Disease.

[Schenks]

If you see an endocrinologist in Ireland your best bet would be to ask her/him to write to your GP in England (a "to whom this may concern" in advance of finding a GP would do it) to request a referral.