I am new here with an over active thyroid

[dodger123]

I have just received a letter from my local hospital that there are no appointments for the endocrinology department, informing me I should not have to wait more than 18 weeks. What should I do in the meantime to manage my symptoms.

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Dodger123.

Your GP can prescribe Carbimazole to regulate your thyroid levels while a referral is made to another hospital.

[dodger123 in reply to Clutter]

It is a two week wait to see my GP but thank you for your reply I will take the name of this medicine along.

[Clutter in reply to dodger123]

Dodger123,

If you are severely hyperthyroid you should ask for an emergency doctor's appointment as soon as possible.

[DoubleM]

My GP was reluctant to give me meds my wait for an endo appt was 9 weeks but my levels were just over range. Try and get an appt with your GP to talk through your options and also get a note of your results.

[steviecat]

Two week wait???? Why on earth has it come to this? Murderers get better treatment!

[dodger123]

I am feeling a bit more positive today I am going to go back to my GP and ask if I can be referred to a different hospital, will he support me if I decide to seek a private consultation and what are the health implications for me if I have to wait 18 weeks to see the specialist. Has anyone consulted a nutritionist who deals with thyroid problems would this be an option?

Thank you