Reflexes!

[Purpledreamer]

Sorry it just popped into my mind that slow reflexes are another sign of hypothyroidism so it’s worth asking those to be checked while you are in the surgery too if you are still symptomatic but bloods within range. At least maybe that may help a doctor see a physical thing which is difficult to ignore.

[jimh111]

Slow ankle reflexes are a bit difficult to spot and don't always happen but they are very specific to hypothyroidism academic.oup.com/jcem/artic... and are an objective measure .

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

It was never tested by a GP when I first became hypothyroid 45 years ago, never tested by a GP in all that time since. The only person to ever test that was Dr Peatfield. I very much doubt whether any NHS GP would even consider it.

[Purpledreamer in reply to SeasideSusie]

I remember my knee reflex being slow was picked up by a good chiropractor I visited years ago and she recommended I saw a doctor about it. I know they are still slow as everything feels delayed and out of synch. A quick search on dr peatfield and is would love to buy one of his books. Is that possible?

[Purpledreamer in reply to Purpledreamer]

I’m being daft I can look those up on google. But if anyone has any recommendations?? Thankyou for replying. The reflex thing is very interesting to me as I can only explain my hypothyroidism as it’s as if the sound of the drum comes after it’s been hit for me not literally but all through the day I’m tripping up and missing the beat.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Purpledreamer]

Yes, "Your Thyroid and How to Keep It Health" by Dr P. I like this book, aimed at the patient, I dip into it every so often. He's retired now, many people will miss him, no-one else like him left.

[Purpledreamer in reply to SeasideSusie]

Thankyou very much Seasidesusie I will have a look for that. Love your name by the way! Very breezy! X

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Purpledreamer]

You can get it on Amazon

amazon.co.uk/gp/product/190...

[Purpledreamer in reply to SeasideSusie]

Brilliant Thankyou very much x

[sy28]

My GP and Consultant both refused to test for slow reflexes, straight stares and adamant No's.

[Purpledreamer in reply to sy28]

Gosh really? I wander why? It’s such a simple test after all.

[Angel_of_the_North in reply to Purpledreamer]

Because they don't like touching people and it can't be done on the computer.

[Purpledreamer in reply to Angel_of_the_North]

grrrrrrrr!

[Purpledreamer in reply to sy28]

To me this shows how we are more and more loosing track of what’s in front of us in favour of the digital age. Trusting lab results and computer screens over what is actually in front of our eyes. We are loosing touch with our instincts which is so wrong .