Is this normal??

[Mummy5]

My little girls whos 8 just had her eyes tested in 6 months her eyes have got worse in sight and she has all the symptoms that say she has hypothyroidism?! But dr won't treat her, the optition said I need to sort her health out and get her sorted as this could be affecting her eyes!

[helvella Administrator]

In a firm, but as controlled and pleasant a manner as you are able, DEMAND a referral at paediatrician - preferably one who is well-versed in thyroid issues. If the doctor still refuses, then demand a second opinion and get the refusal in writing.

(Yes - I appreciate this is not easy. Do your best. )

Has she been tested? Have you got the results? (Include reference ranges if you can.)

Rod

[Mummy5 in reply to helvella]

Hi jess has been tested the consultant at hosp say she's borderline her tsh was 4.9 and her t3 was low but they haven't given me numbers except the dermatologist on tues told me she's got very high results and was hypo in he's thoughts

[Clarebear in reply to Mummy5]

Please can you try to get hold of all of the results and ranges and post hem ob here - her results do seem to suggest hypothyroidism. Xxx

[Mummy5 in reply to Clarebear]

We're at the docs on Monday I'll see if he's got them So I can post them,were just everywhere trying to sort her out she's changed so much in attitude and appearance if you knew her you'd see the change its very upsetting to see.

[helvella Administrator in reply to Mummy5]

I'd put my money on an optician and a dermatologist over a GP and whatever sort of consultant she saw.

You are absolutely entitled to ask for a second opinion.

So ask for that. And come back.

Rod