Good morning all.
My son is struggling with his health, through his pregnancy was when my Hashimoto’s Symptoms began.
Due to the lack of understanding from the NHS, I Struggle to manage my own symptoms, What can I do for him?
My own specialist won’t treat him because he’s a minor, What other options are out there please?
Thank you
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First step is to get him FULL thyroid, including thyroid antibodies, vitamin D, folate, ferritin and B12 levels tested
Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
is he currently taking any vitamin supplements
Blue horizon will test under 18’s
Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing
thyroiduk.org/testing/
Blue Horizon Thyroid Premium Gold includes BOTH TPO and TG antibodies, cortisol and vitamins
bluehorizonbloodtests.co.uk...
Only do private testing early Monday or Tuesday morning.
Link about thyroid blood tests
thyroiduk.org/testing/thyro...
Link about Hashimoto’s
thyroiduk.org/hypothyroid-b...
Symptoms of hypothyroidism
thyroiduk.org/signs-and-sym...
BH offer private blood draw at clinic near you, or private nurse to your own home…..for an extra fee
Tips on how to do DIY finger prick test
support.medichecks.com/hc/e...
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If he is a minor and your endo won't treat him then look for a paediatric endocrinologist?
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Thank you Slow Dragon
When we have done the bloods, how do I find a specialist who treats Under 18’s?
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