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Got T3 from GP πŸ˜ƒ

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I trotted off to the GP this week with my letter from the endocrinologist saying that I feel better on T3 and my DIO2 gene test saying that I have double faulty gene and struggle to convert T4 to T3.

I started to explain about my 23 year journey to this point and before I knew it she was on the computer printing off a prescription. It was red- listed so I asked her if she would get into trouble.

She said, 23 years is a long time to put up with this. You've spent a lot of time and money on it - it's time you had the support you need!!

I love ❀️ my new GP!!

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foreversummer

And you certainly deserve it. Well done! It's very sad that we have to fight so hard but fight we must! Well done you.

Foreversummer

Great news! Supportive GP. Let me have the details x

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Fifi12

Thats great. Hope you feel better soon. What county are you in, out of interest. .x

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Venicefan in reply to Fifi12

Hi Fifi12. I'm in Merseyside πŸ˜‰

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nugoori

Cograts πŸ‘§ i hope you feel better soon!

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SlowDragonAdministrator

How brilliant, delighted for you

Snap, it took 23 years for me too. My new GP is also very supportive and even recommending gluten free and DIO2 testing to other Hashimoto's patients.

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SeasideSusieRemembering

And you live where exactly? Your GP's catchment area is what exactly?

:D

Well done, what a lovely GP - a keeper. Don't let her go! On second thoughts, ask her if she'd like to live in a little seaside town in north-west Wales :)

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Venicefan in reply to SeasideSusie

I'm in North Liverpool, South Sefton CCG. They've red-listed it but she ignored that. She's amazing.

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SeasideSusieRemembering in reply to Venicefan

I predict a lot of people moving house very soon :D

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JellyJac in reply to SeasideSusie

Ooh I live in Sefton - which area is it? I was seeing an Endo in Fazakerley hops to no affect :(

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SeasideSusieRemembering in reply to JellyJac

JellyJac

You've replied to me, not Venicefan I have tagged her now, hopefully she will respond but the name of the doctor must be sent by Private Message only as we can't discuss individual doctors on the open forum.

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JellyJac in reply to SeasideSusie

Awe thanks so much :)

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Venicefan in reply to SeasideSusie

Thanks Susie. I’ve messaged jellyjac now.

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Zephyrbear in reply to SeasideSusie

Or a wonderful rural village in mid-Wales... πŸ˜„

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phronsias

Hi

"It was red- listed * what is red- listed ? if you dont mind me asking.

Regards

Frank

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Venicefan in reply to phronsias

The NHS is trying to ban doctors from prescribing it and although the consultation is still in progress a lot of CCGs are stopping it already. When the doctor looked it up on the computer it came up in red to warn her not to prescribe it.

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Jandalziel11 in reply to Venicefan

Hi Maggie 0652 how are you doing on your T3 ??? Hope all is well. You are very lucky being prescribed this drug. I’m looking to ordering it online somewhere as docs in UK aren’t allowed. Can you say if it’s helping.? Good luck to you

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Shelley1954

Well done you xx

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LadyBountiful

Does T3 have another pharmaceutical name please? Well done and good luck ☺

in reply to LadyBountiful

It's Liothyronine

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LadyBountiful

Thanks ☺

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