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Help with meds/ private endo / thoughts

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Hi all,

I really am struggling, my endo cannot see me until September, I spoke with his colleague whom I have had the misfortune of dealing with before who appears to write you off if your a female over 50 years old blaming all symptoms on the menopause!!

She’s advised me to reduce Levo to 100mg , doesn’t like it that I have been prescribed T3 & won’t entertain an increase in this, I’m on 20mg daily , at start of taking this last year I felt better, however my symptoms have returned constant cold hands/ feet, brain fog, weight gain, hair loss, acid , fluctuating mood, constipation.

I cannot continue like this, time is precious, I wanted to know your thoughts & should I consider seeing a private endo as I cannot wait till September, my last blood test found me below range, surely this means an increase in meds not a decrease?

I live in Northampton if anyone can recommend an endo for here.

Thanks for your time 😞🙏

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Which test was below range, J2506? Can you give us the exact numbers: results and ranges? :)

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Recommendations for private Endo by private message only if you do have any information.

Do get private testing for full thyroid and vitamins before you see anyone privately.

As we are not allowed to name doctors in the group I will lock this post. Do start another post about your blood levels.

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