How to get docs to take my weight gain seriously?

[Adele-84]

November 2017: Hemithyroidectomy

due to suspected Thyroid cancer, benign results

No follow up treatment or meds.

TSH before op 1.59, no other readings on T3/T4 are available to me.

I am continuing to gain weight following my op, nothing has changed I still work out at the gym the same amount and eat the same diet. I am suffering with fatigue, but I do have endometriosis so this can also be attributed to that.

All medical professionals are telling me my numbers are ok , vitamins all checked out and within range and the weight gain must be to do with a lifestyle change. The lifestyle change was them chopping out half my thyroid…

I am wondering if anyone can please help me understand with these results how I can explain to the medical professionals that there is something wrong. I am having private blood tests through Medichecks as the NHS refuse to test anything other than TSH.

I am wondering if anyone has any advice, or perhaps if its worse seeing a private consultant?

TSH range (0.27 -4.2)

Mar- 3.14

Apr- 2.13

Aug -3.52

Oct- 3.06

FT4 range (12 - 22)

Mar- 16.3

Apr- 15.5

Aug -14.3

Oct- 15.1

FT3 range (3.1-6.8)

Mar- 5

Apr- 5

Aug -5

Oct- 5.08

[greygoose]

Your TSH is too high. A 'normal' TSH is around 1. The so-called 'normal' ranges are just rediculous.

Your FT4 is below mid-range.

Your FT3 is only just a tad over mid-range. You obviously need it higher, which is why you've put on weight. Would you consider exercising less? See what it does for you? Exercising uses up your T3 at an alarming rate. Just an idea.

[Adele-84 in reply to greygoose]

Thank you, if I exercise less do you know how long I should give it before actually seeing results ?

In your opinion would it be worthwhile paying to see a private doctor to get treatment?

[greygoose in reply to Adele-84]

That's rather like playing Russian roulette. There's no guarantee that a private doctor will treat you. You would have to be very sure of your doctor, before shelling out your hard-earned cash! A lot of doctors do both private and NHS work, and have the same attitude in both jobs.

If you exercise less, you should feel better straight away, because you won't be using up your T3 on exercise.

[Adele-84 in reply to greygoose]

Thank you for the advice, it's much appreciated 😊

[greygoose in reply to Adele-84]

You're welcome.