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.........
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The AHA has decided to ban T3? That would very much surprise me! The NHS is trying to stop doctors prescribing it, because of costs, but even they say it is possible to prescribe it, if the patient really needs it. She's just making it up as she goes along!
Why don't you buy your own T3, and to hell with her!
It really makes me angry how the doctors just throw ethical practices out the door to win an argument and to be right. What kind of person would do this to another human being, just flat out lie when someone's life and well being are at stake. 😡
I'm so sorry @liz1952. I hope you get better somehow by taking the advise from the members on here.
I've already prepared myself to self medicate because I have a feeling that my new doctor just gave me this trial T4 to shut me up. In 4 weeks I'll likely feel like you and when that happens I'm self-medicating.
We hear it so often don't we Inana? I firmly believe that there are a large proportion of doctors who think we are all barking mad....it's all in our minds etc. Yes.....am taking things in to my own hands now. Thank you for your support, it's so appreciated x
Her words greygoose........my husband tried very hard to get her to mention the costs but of course she didn't do so. Yes, I will buy my own. thank you for your support x
Thank you spongecat.......that is EXACTLY how she made me feel....not pleasant is it...and heard oh so very often on this site.....thanks for support, I so needed it x
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