Not a very good visit.....

[liz1952]

Came out forgetting to ask for my results, will have to get from the GP.

This was probably the worst appointment I have ever had, didn't even ask how I am feeling....She has said I am over medicated, reiterated the dreadful impact of T3 on my body, the main thing is that it will damage my heart, my husband asked what else...she said hair loss and exhaustion..he asked is there any other reason for not prescribing it and she said 'This AHA has decided to ban it, should she need some it will have to be bought over the internet.'

She went on to say the other symptoms I am experiencing since coming off T3 are 'probably other issues' ie exhaustion is as when I lie down there will be pressure on my throat stopping a good sleep (FFS), weight gain is 'as the amount of calories you put in to your body has to be reduced to loose weight' ...well who'd have known, swollen feet and hands...water retention...I said that I hoped she was correct, that reducing to 75 would help me, I really hope that...but that I wish she knew how I felt every day from waking up to getting .......I got that far and she snapped 'I am suggesting a second opinion...I will write immediately to your GP.

So that was it.........

[Clutter]

Liz1952,

T3 is simply replacement thyroid hormone. It is no more damaging to the body than Levothyroxine. If your health authority has banned it I should think it is due to cost issues, not because it is unsafe, otherwise the ban would be nationwide. If you felt better on T3 you might consider buying your own online and self medicating.

[liz1952 in reply to Clutter]

I replied to all the lovely people who responded to my post, but now can't find any of them.....Clutter, thank you...I don't know where to start to say how disappointed I am in this woman but how grateful I am to this community for its support and good humour....but mainly its empathy, nobody questioning me....that is such sweet relief. x

[Clutter in reply to liz1952]

Liz1952,

Click on your username and select Profile. Select Replies to see your individual replies.

[liz1952 in reply to Clutter]

Found it in the end...think my ipad was a bit odd last night?? x