Thyroxine Supply

[Mermaid49]

Hi

I am new here and had a total Thyroidectomy in April of this year. Cancer was found and I am waiting to see if I need RAI.

I want to go abroad for a couple of months but am having difficulty persuading my GP to prescribe sufficient thyroxine. I am currently taking 125 mcg and feel better than I have done in years. Please could someone private message me with details of a safe and reliable source to purchase from. Many thanks.

[Clutter]

Welcome to the forum, Mermaid49.

Your GP can prescribe up to 3 months Levothyroxine to cover your holiday/travel. It is better to try and persuade your GP to prescribe so you can get your normal make dispensed as adverse effects can be experienced when makes are changed.

nhs.uk/chq/pages/1755.aspx?...

[Mermaid49 in reply to Clutter]

Thank you I will try my GP again

[Mermaid49]

Thank you for your advice. It is much appreciated.

[Clutter]

RFU,

Some thyroidectomised thyCa patients do fine on Levothyroxine or Levothyroxine + T3 combination and don't need to try NDT.