Don't panic. Just take a double dose tomorrow. Levo doesn't work that quickly that you'll notice any difference by taking it at a different time. Some people even take a week's worth in one go.
Presumably you are due a blood test anytime soon - 6-8 weeks after starting or any dose change
Always get any thyroid blood test done as early as possible in morning and fasting and don't take Levo in the 24 hours prior to test, delay and take straight after
I don't really understand if there's a difference between hashimotos and hypothyroidism or if they're the same thing 🙈 I was told I have hypothyroidism
Hashimotos is autoimmune thyroid disease. You need a separate test to see if you have the raised antibodies for it.
The treatment is the same but you are more likely to have nutrient deficiencies if you have it.
The problem you have asking for nutrient tests now is unless you have clinical symptoms and signs your doctor is more likely to ignore your request or say wait and see, than do the tests.
Part of being a patient now is learning how to deal with the NHS to get what you want from them.
How long did they take to diagnose you with thyroid problems?
I've been going back and forward with throat problems, headaches, dizziness, brain fog, tiredness, anxiety and muscle aches for the last 3-4 years. They treated it all separately. They only paid attention when they sent me for endoscopy re throat then left it there. They diagnosed me recently due to going back with more throat annoyance, tiredness and brain fog so wanted to do routine bloods.
Thyroid problems run in my family though...nothing in particular would have caused this...just my own body 😕
You can ask your GP to do the nutrient tests just be prepared for him/her to say "No".
You need to explain why you want them and what symptoms and signs you have. If you have horizontal not vertical lines on your nails and they are brittle make sure you show the doctor. (Though some GPs are rude and refuse to look)
Point out to him/her that thyroid suffers frequently also have nutrient deficiencies due to the time delay in getting a diagnosis. If you have a sun tan don't expect the doctor to do a Vitamin D test but they should test your vitamin B12, folate and ferritin levels. You will specifically need to say you want these tested.
As the others have said if the GP refuses to do them then do your own private tests.
The advantage of doing your own private tests is you get your thyroid antibodies checked and free T3. The NHS rarely does these tests for a variety of reasons.
Regardless of whoever does the tests If the tests show that you are under the reference range then go back to your GP first with a copy, then post a new thread on here stating what the GP has offered you and the results with ranges.
If however your tests are within the reference range then post a new thread on here the results with ranges to check they are optimal.
The NHS's job is only to treat you if you are severely deficient not if you are just low in the range.
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