BMA booklet 'Understanding Thyroid disorders' - is it still in print?

[StillEverHopeful]

I have been trying to purchase an up-to-date copy but all seem to be second hand from 2008 and before.

On Amazon there is a 2013 Copy going for £16 (double if I want new) or a 2012 Kindle version for under £3 - which isn't great for showing GP. I have ordered the 2008 copy as I want t in print.

I even phoned BMA, but they don't have any details about their publications for the public ... just publications for members.

So I have two questions

1) I the booklet out of print?

2) How is my GP likely to react to the 2008 copy?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

My copy is rather old, and I've just seen this on Dr Myhill's website

drmyhill.co.uk/wiki/Thyroid...

Please note the points made by Dr Toft appeared in his first book and are detailed below. However in more recent editions he changed his advice, so you may not find the advice he gave below in more recent versions.

So it may not be worth getting an up to date version anyway.

Have you tried your local pharmacy, that is where I bought mine. If they do have it (BMA publications are on display at mine) you can always flick through and see what he currently says and don't buy it unless it says the information you need!

Who knows how your GP will react to anything you offer him to read, some are open to discussion about these things, mine would probably throw it across the desk! You might be better just getting the Pulse article from Dionne as mentioned in my reply on your other post, pointing out to your GP that Dr Toft was president of the British Thyroid Association and leading endcrinologist (you could also drop out that he was the Queen's doctor when she was in Scotland!)

[StillEverHopeful in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thanks SeasideSusie,

I've emailed Dionne and joined Thyroid UK today, so am gradually collating ammo, whoops I mean information! for my next GP visit, will try to highlight specifics and provide a general picture for her. It seems I have been fortunate to have a GP provide medication at TSH 4.6 (0.3-3.5) after reading other folks problems, so hopefully she will be open to information.

I so appreciate all the help this forum provides. <3

[Paula101 in reply to SeasideSusie]

That's the reason is looking so great 😁 if it's good enough for her it's good for us her subjects 😊

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Paula101]

I saw her birthday concert on the TV and thought that for 92 she is actually quite marvellous in what she is able to do. There is obviously a secret to the royals' longevity, the Queen Mother, Prince Philip, and now Prince Charles at 70 is obviously a lot healthier than I am! I want to know their secret!!!!

[Paula101 in reply to SeasideSusie]

She is totally compos mentis. Fantastic. Never realised Charles was 70 already, good God. He is looking marvellous.

Her birthday concert was great. I watched her last night on the Queens Green Planet, something like that. I'll have what she's having please!

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Paula101]

I think Charles is 70 in November, hasn't had the actual birthday yet as he mentioned about her having a "son in his 70th year". I just know he was born the same year as me. Yeah, I think I'd like some of what they're having as well

[greygoose in reply to SeasideSusie]

Money.

[Kitten44 in reply to greygoose]

And access to good medical attention... Like that by Dr Toft!

[greygoose in reply to Kitten44]

Well, yes, but you do need money for that.

But if I were rich, I wouldn't go to Dr Toft, that's for sure!

[Kitten44 in reply to greygoose]

yes, nice to see our taxes work for someone!

but I'm intrigued, who would you see if money was no problem?

[greygoose in reply to Kitten44]

Oh, I'd go to Brussels and see Dr Hertoghe! No question.

[Kitten44 in reply to greygoose]

Google, here I come!

[greygoose in reply to Kitten44]

Oh, he's expensive!

[StillEverHopeful in reply to greygoose]

greygoose, would you recommend a different book to use on GP?

[greygoose in reply to StillEverHopeful]

I have no idea what book to use on a GP. No GP I've ever seen has been interested in learning.

[StillEverHopeful in reply to Paula101]

I think I've missed something..?? hope its not brain fog again

[Paula101 in reply to StillEverHopeful]

Wouldn't any book do to bash them over the head with, to get them to listen us & learn from us come to think of it😁

[StillEverHopeful in reply to Paula101]

😂😂

[Florie]

If you are still looking for a good book regarding Thyroid I recommend Dr Barry Durrant-Peatfield - Your Thyroid and how to keep it healthy. It helped me a lot I also gave a copy to my Dr. I also went to see Dr Peatfield a great man.

[StillEverHopeful in reply to Florie]

Thank you so much Florie, I have got the book but was a little overwhelmed by it, when I got it a year ago (brain fog makes the digging so much harder)

I was thinking that the BMA one might be more accepted by my GP as I don't feel quick witted enough at the moment to be able to fight my corner adequately.

I will have another look at it and hope I can see it with more clarity this time. xx

[Paula101 in reply to StillEverHopeful]

I too got Dr Peatfield's book. I terrible brain fog & couldn't take it in. It's only these last few months since the brain fog has improved that I've picked it up again & understood it. Being on this forum has helped me understand it more so.

[StillEverHopeful in reply to Paula101]

Yes this forum is so helpful. Just another week before nhs blood test... and then to become like Oliver - ‘more please’

[Paula101 in reply to StillEverHopeful]

I think us thyroid sufferers will will always be in meed of more in one thing thing another 🙂

I need to complete my list of bloods needed. Think it's going to be a long one!