endocrinologist??

[Jo-boo64]

hi my gp referred me to endocrinology

As too 600 .. high cholesterol low folate vit d 17 folate 2.3

Came back today no endocrinologist available at this time ?

do I need it ?? To diagnose if hashimoto as been told by gp ? Due to tpo??

[SlowDragon Administrator]

Very common for conversion of Ft4 (levothyroxine) to Ft3 (active hormone) to get worse the longer we are on levothyroxine and especially post menopause

Low Ft3 results in low vitamin levels

Low vitamin levels result in poor conversion

First step is to improve and maintain all four vitamins at OPTIMUM levels

That frequently means taking daily

Vitamin D, separate magnesium and separate vitamin B complex continuously

Many initially need separate B12

Some struggle with low iron and ferritin too

So post a month ago ….low vitamin levels discussed and you are working on them

You need FULL thyroid and vitamin testing again 6-8 weeks after starting last vitamin supplement

How much levothyroxine are you currently taking

Which brand

[HealthStarDust]

What has GP shared or why do you think you have been referred to endocrinologist?