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Im having various blood tests done for balance problems but I can only get 9.20 appointment. If I want my usual early time 8 to 8.30ish its over 3 weeks wait and that will delay any treatment for the balance issues. Thyroid is included in the test and I don't want him to say he will reduce my levothyroxine.

What impact will a 9.20 appoitment make on the results or should delay until I can get an earlier appointment. Thanks

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TSH climbs slowly during the day. Your appointment is OK so I would go ahead with it. Nothing stopping you from a private test later if your doctor starts on the lower medication line. You could always lie and say you had taken a vitamin with biotin so the results are not accurate.

Have a look at this - maybe some help..

hopkinsmedicine.org/health/...

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carer999 in reply to serenfach

Thanks for your comment. I've managed to get an 8.45 am appointment on another day by driving to another town.

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