Without this forum I would never have understood what to expect or look for when I comes to test results! I’ve started keeping a dairy and went back to see a GP armed with information ready to plead my case! Thankfully, I didn’t have to plead!! Before I’d said anything he told me my Tsh levels were way off (5.6)and that I really shouldn’t be waiting the six months for another test. He is increasing my dose in 25mcg steps, I’ve been on 50mcg for two and half years, with blood tests every six weeks until my TSH level is suppressed. He is even treating my ferritin levels(18.3) and was so keen to get me back to health!!
He thinks that by The autumn I should be feeling much better!! He made copious note on my file so that should I see a different doctor;as he is semi retired, they understand the goals. Interestingly he also lectures on abnormal blood results; specifically thyroid issues,how lucky was I!! I only hope there are more doctors like him coming through the ranks. It’s been five long years , two years undiagnosed despite seeking help at various times,of feeling,’less than’ but now that I understand more about this condition, thanks to this site and your responses to my previous post, hopefully I won’t have to go back to the hole I was in! I understand that I am incredibly lucky to have, by chance, seen this doctor and hope that there are so many more like him. As you can probably tell I’m a bit excited about the prospect of feeling, normal again, even had a cheeky glass of wine to celebrate but I know this is a long road. It was so worth seeking a second opinion!!😊