Previous readers will know of my concerns re the local CCG withdrawing funding for T3 to new patients and maintaining it (for existing patients only) on clinical-need basis. I was misled by my GP into thinking that the NHS had prohibited funding entirely (which they may well do in the fullness of time but they haven't as yet) and so have lost a great deal of confidence in that particular GP. Have purchased from abroad to store by me and awaited a visit to endo upon which future prescribing depended.
Now read on!
I saw the registrar and explained the lengthy history of my condition (in short:
40+ years ago expressed concern to then GP but bloods fell within parameters so was not accepted as sub optimal despite many symptoms.
Went to Dr Peatfield and paid for NDT for several years. It became very expensive, went back to GP and by then met parameters for prescription, prescribed T4, happy days for many many years.
In 2011 began to feel unwell on previously satisfactory dose, then developed raging Atrial Fibrillation as T4 seemed no longer to be treating the underactive thyroid but building up in the system to dangerous levels. Dr P said I was probably suffering RT3 and suggested T3 only, asked GP for trial of treatment, result success, happy once again, AF subsided and was much more easily managed with a short half-life product like T3.
This year the threat of funding withdrawal, GP misinfo and here we are.)
Well, I saw the registrar and had a chat about how we got where we are. Had his letter today and he has sanctioned continued T3 only (YAY!!!!!!) subject to my understanding of its risks and the GP acceptance of this. GP may well not accept but I have crossed the first hurdle.
HOWEVER, in taking my lengthy verbal history, the registrar has made some factual errors in his letter, such as why I went onto T3 in the first place. I am now pondering whether I should write to him and just correct that section, since I think the truth gives a stronger case while his version seems more a matter of choice than of necessity. So my question to you good people is - do I write or leave well enough alone? No immediate rush as I'm off on my jollies for 3 weeks so need do nothing until I return, as the post might well have arrived in my absence. I'd be interested in hearing your opinions.
But the first battle has been won I think..........!
Just been prescribed t3 and have a few questions…
What do you reckon, excellent endo, but fuming with GP, let the battle continue.
Why do we have to put up with such patronising attitudes?
Endo redeemed, a good consultation and outcome...
The test saga continues!
