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[Lmcb2024]

So after 8 weeks on 75mcg levo my results are:

Tsh 7.49 (0.30-4.59)

T4 16 (10-22)

Noticed my results on my app saying make drs appt. I'm now having to wait another 2 weeks for a phone call. Do you think I should start to take 100mcg levo or wait for my phone call?? I requested please for an earlier appointment due request for bloods after 8 weeks but the receptionist was having none of it

[TiggerMe Ambassador]

If you have enough T4 I'd suggest upping to 100mcg now🤗

[Blackcat122 in reply to TiggerMe]

Hi TiggerMeI had the same problem.

Been on 25mcg for 8 weeks then blood tested

Results came back the next day, TSH lowered but not enough, so I requested a prescription increase online for 50mcg levothyroxine and this was approved. No need for doctors appointment

[Lmcb2024 in reply to Blackcat122]

I said I didn't need an appointment but she didn't listen to me I tried to say the whole point was after 8 weeks I had to be seen and my bloods were a week late due to a mix up at the surgery but she just kept saying you need an appointment and I said can I get a phone call at least and she all gp calls are on the phone anyway. So that's why I'm thinking just increase cause I need it anyway and then ring and say iv run out of tablets

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Lmcb2024]

Are you able to direct message your Surgery via the website as I find this works rather well (strangely some only accept messages during opening hours 🤷‍♀️)

[thyreoidea in reply to TiggerMe]

What is the name of your access system your surgery is using please?

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to thyreoidea]

Messaging is available via their website rather than Systmonline or the NHS portal

EDIT... just been to look and the website has now been changed to a generic NHS one and the ability to message is no longer available 😠

[thyreoidea in reply to TiggerMe]

thank you, maybe the previous messaging system was too useful to keep.

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Blackcat122]

That seems far more sensible rather than having to wait for an appointment!

[Blackcat122 in reply to TiggerMe]

Yes I was amazed it worked!!I requested through my NHS app and the prescription was approved and delivered by the pharmacy the next day.

Couldn't ask for better service

[TiggerMe Ambassador in reply to Blackcat122]

I've certainly found the less you actually see your GP the better the outcome! Direct messages are excellent as they go on your record too, so need answering 😏