Fed up...

Hi. Ok. Heres the thing. Was diagnosed hypo around 8 yrs ago- on 50mcg but just lately Been back & forth to docs with a million symptoms..2 stone weight gain (tried everything from slimming world to slim fast. Lost nothing.), low blood pressure, dizzyness, so v tired all the time, low mood, lump in throat when swallowing.. etc.. had more bloods done. This last 1 in april was just over 2. Doc happy with that. Glad HE is!! Im fed up of feeling old and tired and fat. What shall i do next???? Please help...

[bluebug]

Go to your surgery and ask for a copy of your blood test results. If the receptionist asks why simply say "For my own health records as I am legally entitled to a copy under the Data Protection Act 1998"

You may have to pay up to £10 for them and wait a few days as permission has to be gained from the doctor to give them to you.

When you eventually get them start a new thread and post them up here in the form of:

test test result (range) e.g.

TSH 4.5 (0.36-5.5)

FT4 14 (9- 26)

If the receptionist is difficult come back here and say so as there are a few things you can do to get your test results.

[Clutter]

Katylou,

Ask your GP to increase dose. Most patients will feel better with TSH 1.0 or lower, but some will need it suppressed <0.1. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_... Email [e-mail] if you would like a copy of the Pulse article to show your GP.

Hypothyroid patients often have low/deficient ferritin, vitamin D, B12 and folate which can cause fatigue and low mood similar to hypothyroid symptoms. Ask your GP to test.

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I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.