Really good Endo appointment yesterday thanks everyone

[Otto11]

I just want to say thanks to all of you who have helped me recently. I had a really good appointment yesterday with a lovely Consultant who actually listened to me and let me ask questions (quite a lot) all answered well (in my opinion) 😀

Quick recap on last results a week ago TSH 0.02 (0.27) T4 13 (11-22) T3 5.4 (3.1-6.8)

After looking at my results & falling T4 he agreed it is on the low side & has suggested I raise my Thyroxine from 75mcg to 100mcg & re check in 6-8 weeks. ( I didn't even need to mention percentages) ! He suggested that I keep my T3 at 10mcg x 2 daily. I'm happy with that as I though he may decrease it. He didn't seem too concerned about my TSH level. I'm going to attempt to cut my 25mcg tablets in half initially to build up slowly. He is arranging an up to date Dexa Scan & he has even given me a follow up appointment in December.

I can't thank you all enough for your help & support. You are all wonderful.

[Buddy195 Administrator]

That’s great news Otto11; thanks for sharing! 🦋

[SlowDragon Administrator]

brilliant news

You can cut 25mcg tablets in half with a pill cutter or sharp craft scalpel

It doesn’t matter if not exactly halves

Just keep the other half for the next day

Get a weekly pill dispenser to keep the other half in

[Otto11 in reply to SlowDragon]

Yes I will. Thank you so much for all your input. After 6 years I’m starting to feel human again. That’s down to you & the others on this group.

[Litatamon in reply to Otto11]

The time & commitment that SlowDragon specifically puts into the wellbeing of others here, is insane. Insane being a compliment! 🤩😁🤩

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How wonderful to hear, Otto. Here's to continued improvement.

[Otto11 in reply to Litatamon]

thank you. Yes I agree Slow Dragon is always there to help. You are all wonderful too.

[TiggerMe Ambassador]

This is BRILLIANT! 🥳 well done you 👏

Fair to say we are all more than a little bit jealous of this gem of an Endo, but it's so good to hear they exist 😅🤗

[Otto11 in reply to TiggerMe]

I think he is new as I know they had no consultants I was told. The nurse said he was lovely & she was right. Very easy to talk to. He had a student dr in with him too. It felt comfortable chatting giving me time to ask questions without hurrying. He didn’t realise it had been a year since T3 was prescribed & went on his computer to check this. Maybe that’s why I was given more time. Who knows 🤷🏻‍♀️

Thank you so much for all your help it’s very much appreciated. The support from you & others has been wonderful. 🙏🏻

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Otto11]

You are very welcome 🤗 it is so heartening when things come good, excellent he is teaching others 🙏 could we send him on tour do you think 😀If only we could turn him into the Dr Louise Newsom of the thyroid world!

[Otto11 in reply to TiggerMe]

Thanks. I hope he stays put & isn’t a locum. When my appointment was put back I was told it was because they didn’t have any Endocrinologists. Who is Dr Louise Newsome please? I shall look her up x

Who is Dr Louise Newsome please

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Otto11]

🤞...She's been the face and voice of HRT publicity for the last couple of years...

Sorry it's Newson

[Otto11 in reply to TiggerMe]

ah! Ok I hadn't heard of her. thanks.

[serenfach]

Brilliant news! A unicorn in the wild! I hope you find your sweet spot soon and go from strength to strength.

[Otto11 in reply to serenfach]

Thank you so much. I hope so too. I am already going in the right direction since starting T3 so hope this extra T4 will help some more. I met a friend for lunch today & she said she could see how much better I am already 😊

[buddy99]

It is so wonderful to see this. I am so very happy for you. Thank you for sharing. It is good to see that there is hope. We need more knowledgeable doctors like yours. Good to know they're out there.

[Otto11 in reply to buddy99]

Thank you so much. Everyone here has helped me so much. I asked if I could show him a video of me 2 years ago when I was at my worst. I think that helped my case. Hopefully this adjustment will be what I need to get one step closer to being me again. I just hope he stays at our hospital.