Private appointment result

[Simplyred57]

Ive just seen a lovely consultant tonight privately, my GP referred me to on the NHS , ( I got him from the list from Dionne ) my appointment was for July on the NHS so decided to bite the bullet and just do it privately. He listened to me , weighed and examined me , and said he would see me this Saturday at his NHS clinic and do blood tests for cortisone, adrenals and hormones , I feel like he really listened , he said looking at me I needed more thyroxine based on my medichecks results and would discuss T3 once the results are back. Feel like this is the first time I have been listened to in years . Feeling positive x

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I did tell him I had purchased someT3 and he said he may not be able to prescribe on the NHS but would be happy to monitor me , I might have to do a private prescription , so it’s not a definite yes , but I’m so happy all the other things being looked at fingers crossed 🤞 x

[MissGrace]

Great news - good for you. One of the lucky ones. Hopefully you will now have the support you need to restore your health. Hurray!🤸🏿‍♀️🥛

[NWA6]

What fab news!! You’ll not know yourself when you start T3 😀

[JumpJiving]

That's good to hear. There are some good consultants out there after all Wishing you continued success

[kym46]

Hi Simplyred,

Where are you based? I’m near Birmingham and am struggling to find a good consultant. My doctor said “why do you need regular blood tests” and “you probably know more than I do about Hashimotos” ... so I really need to find someone who listens and really understands the disease!

Thanks

[Mishymoo22 in reply to kym46]

hello Kym

my Doctor is utterly useless he may as well be a car mechanic for all he knows about thyroid i would like to see a private doctor. i live in Birmingham. not sure how to find a good one

[bantam12 in reply to Mishymoo22]

Don't assume a private doc is any better than NHS one, they can be equally useless !

[Mishymoo22 in reply to bantam12]

yes that is true

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to kym46]

kym46 and Mishymoo22

Strongly recommend getting full Thyroid and vitamin testing privately and post results for members to advise on next steps

For full Thyroid evaluation you need TSH, FT4 and FT3 plus both TPO and TG thyroid antibodies tested. Also extremely important to test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

Low vitamin levels are extremely common, especially if Thyroid antibodies are raised

Recommended on here that all thyroid blood tests should ideally be done as early as possible in morning and fasting. This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip, best not mentioned to GP or phlebotomist)

Last Levothyroxine dose should be 24 hours prior to test, (taking delayed dose immediately after blood draw).

Is this how you do your tests?

Private tests are available. Thousands on here forced to do this as NHS often refuses to test FT3 or antibodies or all vitamins

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...

Medichecks Thyroid plus ultra vitamin or Blue Horizon Thyroid plus eleven are the most popular choice. DIY finger prick test or option to pay extra for private blood draw. Both companies often have special offers, Medichecks usually have offers on Thursdays, Blue Horizon its more random

Medichecks currently have an offer on until end of May - 20% off

thyroiduk.org.uk/index.html

[TheaW]

Excellent. Keen to know where you are and who he or she was!

[ys52]

Oh that sounds amazing! Well done for persevering!

I sent an email to Dionne but it bounced back..... I must have written it down wrong 🤔

[MaisieGray in reply to ys52]

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[Polly91]

Great news. Nice to hear a positive story.

[EMargaret]

Great news , keep us posted , I have to import my T3 so you are lucky

[yogabod]

That's wonderful news, and I'm delighted for you that you've found somebody who will actually listen to you - a rare find! I hope this helps you find improved health. Like others here, I'd love to know where this wonderful consultant is based - do tell! Thanks x

[Breena]

Hi can you P M me the endo s name and where you are I need a good specialist.

[leftbehind]

So happy to hear a positive story.

[Hidden]

Good news simplyreds57!

Trust you get the treatment you have been looking for

Can you post your medichecks results please?

Thank you

Michael

[kmf0503]

Please pm me who you saw and where you are. Glad you found someone you feel is actually listening to you!

[nana-44]

Could you pm me please too, he sounds amazing. Hope he can help you.

[Diamond1955]

Would love to know if he is near South Wales. Fed up with being told I am "normal"!!!!! PM me please with details x

[bluepenstemon]

Please pm me too. So glad you've found someone helpful.

[Feelfreetorattle]

It's amazing to hear a good story for a change. Any chance you can PM me too please? xxx