On going through my papers re 'hypo' I came aross a letter from Dr Barry Peatfield whom I was fortunate to consult. This is what he stated and I thought members might like to read:-
"If thyroxine isn't being properly processed and taken up by the tissues. the unused thyroxine builds up and causes toxity - heart problems and palps almost invariably. You need to consider again - adrenal function and the use of natural thyroid and/or T3.
Hoping to see you again.
All good wishes."
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That became a turning point in my recovery.
Unfortunately the majority of doctors worldwide who were trained as Dr P and Dr Skinner have now long since retired or died.
When Big Pharma brought in 'blood tests' that's where the skill of many doctors was reduced and the reliance upon a TSH alone became the replacement for symptoms.
Also in the UK, Dr Gordon Skinner was another who put patients first and had to appear in front of the GMC more than once to defend his method of diagnosing/treating.
We, the patients, are the losers.
Two books worth a read (if still in print).
thyroiduk.org/product/your-...
and
‘Diagnosis and Management of Hypothyroidism’ by Gordon R B Skinner MD DSc FRCPath FRCO
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Dr Skinner covers hypothyroidism diagnosis, management, difficulties and a very interesting chapter called, “The Faux-Pas of the Decade”. He also covers areas that are linked to hypothyroidism such as B12 deficiency and diabetes.