What Tests to ask for?

[Dotty1340]

When i last saw my doctor he refered me to an Endocrinologist after i told him i was going to source T3 privately. Unfortunately because hè has not specificallly referred me to a named Endo (one that hè knows is T3 friendly at my local Hospital), i now have an appointment with “any doctor OR Endo available on the Day”. I am therefore going back to ask hè specifically refers me to the named Endo hè is aware prescribed T3 to another patiënt of his. When i go to see him i want to ask for my Bloods to be tested before i go to see the Endo. I have already started with 1/4 tablet of T3 for 3 weeks and am starting to feel the benefit. Rather than waste time and go for tests the Endo may then need to order, i would like to go with a recent run of tests.

What tests should i ask for? I know i need TSH, Ft4, T3, and antibodies. Following advice from knowledgeble members on this site, I take the following vitamins, Selenium, K2, magnesium, super b complex, and vitamin D3.

Thank you in advance.

[MaisieGray]

Even if you are referred to a named consultant, there is no guarantee you will see them:

"If you are referred for your first outpatient appointment then, in most cases, you have the right to choose which hospital in England to go to. This will include many private and NHS hospitals that provide services to the NHS.

You are also able to choose which consultant-led team will be in charge of your treatment, as long as that team provides the treatment you require.

Therefore, if you wish to be treated by a particular consultant for a procedure, you can choose to have your first outpatient appointment at the hospital where the consultant works and to be treated by that consultant's team. But this doesn't necessarily mean you will be seen by the consultant themselves."

[radd]

Dotty1340,

You need TSH, FT4 & FT3. If you want thyroid antibodies tested, ask for TPOAb & TGAb.

I assume you have previously had Vit B's & Vit D tested as you are already supplementing but have you had folate & ferratin tested ?

[Dotty1340 in reply to radd]

Hi Radd, Yes had folate and Ferratin tested and yes have had vitamin D and B tested.