Post-private GP update

[TheMudRunner]

Evening. A few people asked me to post an update following on from my visit to a private GP today.

Well, it certainly wasn’t what I’d expected, which is to say I hadn’t expected much to happen other than another another blood test being needed and possibly a plan of action.

What actually happened is (after a chat) I have been given a prescription for 3 months of 50mg levothyroxine, and another for vitamin B12 injections. I’ve also been instructed to carry on with my vitamin D regime. So, in 8 weeks I’ll repeat my blood tests and go back to see what’s happening with the TSH levels, T4 & T3 (I’ll redo the full panel as I want to see what’s changed on the vitamin front too), and go from there. He seemed very confident that I’d feel markedly better within 2-3 weeks time, so I guess we get on with it and find out.

All in, for a relatively low cost, I’ve suddenly got traction. At worst I need a higher dose, or find it doesn’t help. At best, I feel better and that is definitely worth a bit of investment given the response I have had from my NHS GP.

I’ll keep you posted!

[Buddy195 Administrator]

So glad you had a productive appointment 👍

[Tinkerbell_84]

Hi the mud runner

I'm.so please you had such a good appointment. I've been thinking of going private as I tried a new gp on nhs and she was utterly useless and made me feel so deflated. You sound like you have an action plan with yours which is brilliant. Did you find private listened to you more? X

[TheMudRunner in reply to Tinkerbell_84]

The private GP had looked at my blood test results before I arrived and knew enough to recognise I would almost certainly benefit from treatment. He had formed a plan ahead of time I think, so it was more a case of what I wanted being discussed vs his experienced view of what would likely work for me. I don’t have to run through the list of symptoms I’ve been having (though had been asked a bit about that when I booked in), so no having to justify why I was there which was a relief. It was almost too straightforward, if you know what I mean? But such a weight off my shoulders, and helpful advice on some of the surrounding issues and why certain things might be more problematic due to my genetics (vitamin B12 absorption issues more prevalent if you’re blue eyed with fair hair for example).

If you can afford to see one (which for me was pretty inexpensive compared to most on the list from thyroid UK) I would say you’ve nothing to lose.

[Doris11]

Sadly I’m thinking of going private! 4 week wait to see my Gp after a endoscopy diagnosing Reactive Gastritis 😣

[wimpyshrog]

Good for you, glad you've hopefully had a good outcome. The number of posts I see on this site of GP's not giving a 'monkies' makes me sad for the state of the NHS.

[TheMudRunner in reply to wimpyshrog]

Me too. I love the NHS, in theory and concept more than in practice these day’s sadly. Let’s hope it can be revived somehow as so many can’t afford the alternative and everyone deserves to be treated if they’re unwell 😞

[Sunnyyellowlady]

Hi, this sounds very positive. Could you please send me the Private GP details by message?

I hope you start to feel improvements.

Thanks