What a difference a day makes (and a change of GP surgeries)

[PurpleNel]

Just wanted to share some positive news for a change.

Just spoken for the first time to my new GP after changing surgeries a week ago.

If I had the energy I'd be dancing.

He was a little surprised that my private blood tests results wouldn't have raised concern or be taken into account.

He was a little mystified as to why my private diagnosis from a reputable private consultant wasn't accepted.

He instantly changed my medical certificate from 'low mood and anxiety' to ME, himself stating in this instance that low mood and anxiety was not a diagnosis but a symptom.

He instantly ordered blood tests to test for thyroid antibodies and questioned why this hadn't been done in the last 18 months.

He explained to me why the ultrasound referral had been rejected (ultrasound departments have scaled right back and will only accept referrals from endos at the moment apparently).

He wants me to write down a full list of my symptoms and bring in the private blood test results to be attached to my notes.

I know that I still have a ways to go and I know that if my TSH doesn't show as over 5 on 2 separate results I won't be considered for treatment but oh........just being listened to means so very much.

[Lalatoot]

Hurrah, that is good news!

[PurpleNails Administrator]

You sound more positive and this new doctor sounds promising.

Have you seen the tick list of symptoms from the Thyroid UK site? Link below.

Use that to include every symptom you experience.

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[PurpleNel in reply to PurpleNails]

Thanks PurpleNails - I will use that

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Sounds more promising PurpleNel , maybe a little flicker of light at the end of the tunnel. I hope it continues to go well for you. Keep us updated.

[Horsey07]

What brilliant news! I’m so pleased for you. I know changing surgery was scary, it was for me, but this was obviously the best thing you could have done, and it’s got you on the way to proper treatment of your Hashimoto’s. I’m doing a little virtual dance on your behalf.

[nellie237 in reply to Horsey07]

Wow, what a day for both of you at last😃😃😃😃

[rachelleigh]

Woohoo - so very pleased to be reading this!! Big congratulations PurpleNel - you're on your way! x

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Brilliant…..well done 😀

If they won’t do ultrasound scan, private option available at £150

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Yeah! I’m so glad you changed surgeries. Being listened to and ‘believed’ is so important. 😊

[PurpleNel]

Isn't it! I would say no one would believe the difference it has made but as there are so many on here who have been dismissed, ignored and otherwise neglected I know that isn't true.

[CoeliacMum1]

What great news...onwards and upwards 😃

[Josephineinamachine]

Brilliant news! I had just pm’d you when I saw this post! Well done - no desk gripping needed! 😃