Why can't I see an endocrinologist !!!?

[Dabdab]

Hi, I have an under active thyroid & take 125/150 levo alternate days. Also type 2 diabetes, bloated tummy etc. I asked my doctor if I could be referred to an endocrinologist but he told me that they don't do that until they can't do anymore. Has anyone else been told this? I was diagnosed May 2014.

[radd]

Dabdab,

Doctors consider us well if our results fall within range.

If you advise of symptoms and post any test results complete with ranges (numbers in brackets) members will comment.

[Dabdab in reply to radd]

Thanks radd, I will get all the results at my next appointment. I asked for them last time and it was like getting blood from a stone!

[Hidden]

Hi, After more than 20 years since last seeing an Endo and me feeling really ill thanks to lack of proper care etc, I ask to see one again. I sat and cried at the GP and told him that I insist on seeing an Endo. He did eventually agree. This was last Autumn, I have had 3 appointments since and was going to be discharged at the last one. I ask if I could have one more future appointment and the lovely Doctor agreed but for in 6 months time. I have improved my health since asking for that first appointment and this was with the advice on this forum. My last appointment was with Dr (name removed by Admin - guideline No.23) at Heartlands Hospital Birmingham. I tried to get a private appointment with this gentleman last year at the Priory Solihull, he was absent due to health issues at the time. My bonus that I saw him at my last appointment( he does NHS appointments at Heartlands). Don't give up this is important to you go back and ask again. I told my own GP that I don't care what my TSH is (it was 4.9 then) and that I know how ill I am. It's worth another try.

Best Wishes I hope you get some joy. x

[Dabdab in reply to Hidden]

Thanks Mango_555, it's so difficult to get the right treatment never mind a diagnosis. I'm being treated for type 2 diabetes, dry skin & eyes, hip pain I could go on when all I need is the correct treatment for thyroid, aarrrggh !!!

[Hidden in reply to Dabdab]

I know and it's annoying, I've had years of it along with many others on this forum. But I always say 'Get them boxing gloves on and fight back!' x

[Glynisrose]

What rubbish. You can be referred to an endo at any time he/she is the specialist NOT the GP. If your GP doesn't agree then sack him and get another who does!

[Dabdab in reply to Glynisrose]

Thanks Glynisrose, good advice.

[thyr01d]

After 18 months asking my GP to refer me to an endo, in the end, I wrote a letter, with help from friends. The letter worked, I have an appointment to see and endo, if you'd like to see what I wrote let me know and I'll paste it into a reply.

[Dabdab in reply to thyr01d]

Thanks Thyr01d that would be a great help. I've had 2 kidney scans( they were both fine) but it's no wonder since the problem is clearly connected to the under active thyroid😩