Going back to the gp.. one year on

[HoneyBee2]

So one year after my first blood test I’m going to go back to my gp to ask for a ‘second’ (more like 10th) opinion, I’m under medicated 25mcg levothyroxine, still symptomatic and fed up! I’m going back to the gp, basically demanding a dose increase and citing the research to support it. (My latest results show a tsh of 2.73, I would like to be 1 or under).

if they refuse yet again I’m going private for a consultation and a letter of recommendation to the gp for a dose increase, I will update with how it goes, wish me luck!

[Buddy195 Administrator]

Good luck HoneyBee2. Don’t forget to request testing of key thyroid vitamins too (folate, ferritin, B12 and vit D) as having these optimal supports thyroid health.

Let us know how you get on!🦋

[DippyDame]

Their reaction is bizarre.

If they cannot deal with a 25mcg replacement dose of bio- identical levothyroxine how on earth do they manage to treat patients with some of the most powerful controlled drugs.

They have some explaining to do.

Good luck

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to DippyDame]

DippyDame

You mean Levo not T3

[DippyDame in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes I did...my stupid error...now corrected

Thanks for picking up on that SlowDragon

[serenfach]

I have found asking for a "trial" helpful. They get the impression they can take it away again, are not put on the spot. They never remember the trial bit later! Good luck,

[DippyDame in reply to serenfach]

It's like dealing with small children who respond to the promise of a chocolate bar or similar!!

[Batty1]

It’s a shame these doctors can’t just listen to the patients.