Hi just joined , been to my doctors again , I have all the symptoms of a underactive thyroid
Hair loss , dry skin , Weight gain, bad carpet tunnel , high cholesterol, tired , acheing ,
But blood tests are normal , the doctor today said he'd refer me to a endocrinologist , is this going to help me , any advice greatly appriciated
Thank you
Can you post your test results, with reference ranges, and we can see just how 'normal' your results are.
Hi I don't know what they are was told I was normal that was it ! , it was a stand in doctor today as mine had a ermergncy , iv made another appointment for next week to speak with my regular doctor , what should i be looking for and asking for please ?
Shelly
Pop along to your surgery and ask the receptionist for a print out of your results. Don't accept hand written or verbal results as mistakes can happen, you need them printed. It is our legal entitlement here in the UK to have a copy of our results.
What is diffrent about what your saying it might be please ?
I feel like im banging my head against a brick wall , this has been going on for years , im realy nit sure what to do i cannot afford private , the thing that realy worries me is the massive jump in my chlostrol
Thank you
You're legally entitled to a copy of your blood test results, contact the Practice Manager and don't be fobbed off. Never believe a doctor when they say "normal" cos when it comes to hypothyroidism they don't have a clue.
Until results are to hand it's best not to speculate surely.
I do think that for a new member it can be awfully confusing with all this terminology. It's bad enough being failed by a clueless GP so just trying to keep it simple, as also suggested by SeasideSusie , and obtaining a copy of the results.
Will have to get the results and go from there , why is this health issue always seems to be a nightmare to get it confirmed
First thing is, do you have any actual blood test results? if not will need to get hold of copies
UK GP practices are supposed to offer online access for blood test results. Ring and ask if this is available and apply to do so if possible, if it is you may need enhanced access to see blood results.
In reality many GP surgeries do not have blood test results online yet
Alternatively ring receptionist and request printed copies of results. Allow couple of days and then go and pick up. They can make nominal charge for printing but many will do so for free (£10 max)
As SeasideSusie says, you are legally entitled to printed copies of your own blood test results
Just called my doctors the guy is going to ring me back as he's not sure if hes allowed to do that !
He is quite new so I'll cut him a bit of slack and wait and see !
Just don't let them fob you off. You are entitled to a printed copy of any tests you have done.
They called me back , he said there's a copy waiting on reception for me , didn't mention a charge bonus lol
Hi iv got my print out what details do i need to post ?
I'd ask the doctor to test your thyroid antibodies too!
Trying to get for with COPD and hypothyroidism
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