Hello everyone, I'm just curious about NDT (I'm using Armour) and its status within NHS. I understand it is not a licensed medicine here. I asked my GP practice if they would be happy to provide me with blood tests to monitor my bloods, however I got a phone call from admin stating they would not be able to do that as they have not prescribed the medication. I'm not asking them to pay for or even take responsibility for my use of this medication as I will be monitored by a private doctor, but it would be reassuring to know I can get my bloods done regularly at my practice.
Is there any argument I could use to challenge this decision? It just doesn't seem right that they can stand back and not be involved at all in this area of my health. I'm in Scotland. Thanks in advance.
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As NHS rarely tests Ft4 and in Scotland never tests FT3 trying to get tested via NHS is waste of time
Thousands of UK thyroid patients forced to test privately
Recommended that all thyroid blood tests early morning, ideally just before 9am, only drink water between waking and test and last dose levothyroxine 24 hours before test
This gives highest TSH, lowest FT4 and most consistent results. (Patient to patient tip)
NDT or T3 ….day before test split T3 as 2 or 3 smaller doses spread through the day, with last dose approximately 8-12 hours before test
Private tests are available as NHS currently rarely tests Ft3 or all relevant vitamins
Testing options and includes money off codes for private testing
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