Gazdad,questions to ask gp ,please..

[Gazdad]

Hullo A-Team I beamed in recently re. My Mum's up coming blood test at her g.p, this has been allocated for 1 pm 21,march, could you please give me any info to ask for please, re . T4 , t3 etc? should, she take her daily potion (am.6ish,) 75-levo that day or fast somewhat? Nurse on phone said Not required..I will ask for a copy of tests , could I plz beam the results in on your goodselves.? Is asking for a trial Top up of ,another 25 levo , depending on the blood results..? it would be under my daily chaperoned viewing..many thanks,superb site I have learnt so much in 2 weeks amazing gazdad, aka Gareth

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[SlowDragon Administrator]

TSH (all most medics look at) has a pronounced daily variation

Being highest early morning and LOWEST after lunch

If your looking for dose increase in levothyroxine for her, you really need to book an early morning appointment, ideally before 9am and (if possible ) only drink water between waking and test ……and very importantly last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test

Important to test TSH, Ft4 and Ft3 …..not just TSH

She also needs vitamin D, folate, B12 and ferritin levels tested

[Gazdad in reply to SlowDragon]

Wow ,SlowDragon , thanks for so speedy a reply , all penned in my jotter.. Will change Mum's appointment post-haste.& follow your guidance... told her today I .would get in touch with the Guardian Angels regarding her health.. appreciate it..

[Muffy]

do you have a local hub where you cd choose an earlier appt?

[Gazdad in reply to Muffy]

Muffy, going to try to get a earlier ,appointment , 10.am, so doctor phone message says for ,appointments it's being done at Mums gp , thanks

[posthinking01]

What a lovely caring Son you are which means your Mum is very special too - hope all goes well !

[Gazdad in reply to posthinking01]

Ah ,thanks, postthinking your a Top Lady too! Bit of life pay back, but I still get a frequent nosh-up, can't beat ya Ma,s cooking.. he he.! Seriously great site , wish she could actually be in your/our gang, not a techie tho.