Help with diagnosing my 16 year old son

[csavery8753]

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

[SlowDragon Administrator]

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...

[LucyYoga]

If he is a minor and your endo won't treat him then look for a paediatric endocrinologist?

[csavery8753]

Thank you Slow Dragon

When we have done the bloods, how do I find a specialist who treats Under 18’s?