Under active thyroid

[Stokelad]

I go see my doctor on Thurs. Sorry I did say Tue but its Thurs. Never heard of this doctor. And worry I will get the same answer. I.e you bloods where ok last time .all I want is some answers. Because I am feeling like the age of 90 . Very down .can not sleep feel like I could go sleep anywhere. Joints hurt .and on and on .sorry to bore you .and my appointment is only 10min . And I have so much say .We will see what happens 🤷‍♂️

[shaws Administrator]

I wish you well and I hope the doctor you consult is helpful and kind. Sometimes that's missing but if not, you should have a good consultation.

Occasonally we find a supportive, knowledgeable, kind doctor who does their best to restore our health.

Quite a number of doctors don't seem knowledgeable about how patients can feel when they have hypothyroidism and levothyroxine isn't working. Thousands of people have no problems with levothyroxine and they wont be searching the internet for help/advice.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Request GP test vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12

How long since thyroid was last tested

Always get blood test done early morning before eating or drinking anything other than water and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Come back with new post once you get results

[Stokelad in reply to SlowDragon]

Hi slow Dragon. I am on 14 tablets a day. Blood pressure cholesterol and stomach tablets

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Stokelad]

Stomach tablets…..you mean a PPI like omeprazole or Lansoprazole

Essential to regularly retest vitamin levels when on PPI

Especially B12, magnesium and iron

PPI like Omeprazole will frequently lower vitamin levels

gov.uk/drug-safety-update/p...

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PPI and increased risk T2 diabetes

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Iron Deficiency and PPI

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Insist GP test vitamin D, folate, B12 and full iron panel test including ferritin

[Stokelad in reply to SlowDragon]

Ok thank you

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Stokelad]

Come back with new post once you get results

[Stokelad in reply to SlowDragon]

👍will do

[Stokelad in reply to SlowDragon]

Been docs today and why I bother I don't know.i was telling her about my symptoms and how I think it needs investigating more my thyroid. And guess what .same thing your bloods where ok last time .and she puts me on antidepressants. I just give up 😫

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Stokelad]

That’s why thousands upon thousands of U.K. patients get FULL Thyroid and vitamin testing done

Medichecks test on offer today

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Only do test early Monday or Tuesday morning and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Come back with new post once you get results

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to Stokelad]

Examples of test results

Medichecks

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Blue Horizon

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Thriva

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[Lulu2607]

Hi. I was just wondering if you've checked the side effects of the meds you're taking and whether there might be a link to the symptoms you're getting. Some BP meds are notorious for side effects. I was given Ramipril and reacted badly and was really quite ill. Similarly with statins that can cause all sorts of muscle aches. Just wondered if it's worth checking it out? You may find that reviews of your medications online relate to what you're experiencing?

[Stokelad]

Yes I will do thank you