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Hi,
I recently underwent some blood tests. I have not been feeling right for almost 7 years. It started suddenly. I had a really bad throat infection, with migranes and flu like symptoms, but more severe. I remember waking up one morning and looking and feeling at least 10 years older! I had dark circles under my eyes and looked extremely ill, also excessively thirsty. I went to my GP, as I knew this wasn't right. They said that it was normal after a cold and that I must have been mouth breathing in the night (I never do). They sent me off with some prescription nasal spray and said I had sinusitis. It didn't help, so I stopped using it.
I have told all doctors that I've been to over the years about my symptoms. I also have extreme bouts of depression, lethargy, hair loss, problems with concentration, joint and muscle stiffness, etc. I went to the doctor many times, because I felt I was getting worse. They advised anti-depressants and therapy. I had blood tests in the past, at one point I had anaemia, so they did several tests to find that out. The most recent test was done and I assumed that I must be severely anaemic this time, due to symptoms being so bad. The results came back and they said that I was borderline for an underactive Thyroid. T4: 17, TSH: 4.73. They asked me if I had any symptoms, and looking through it, I have all of them.
But then, I was told that because all my symptoms could be due to something else, that they would advise to wait 3 months and re-test. Unless I became symptomatic... How can I monitor symptoms, if they're already there??! Also, I found out this time that I had been checked two years before and had a TSH of just over 3.5 (can't remember exact number). I was at my healthiest then, I was doing a large amount of cardio every week.
Now, looking online, I have been reading that in the states the guidelines differ and I would have been diagnosed as being Hypo, two years ago. The ideal for TSH seems to be around 1.5 - 2, from what I can see.
Can anyone think of a reason for my GP telling me that it's probably to do with something else, even though my TSH is at 4.73 and I'm symptomatic? I have blood forms to test for Peroxidase Antibodies. The date has been written for 3 months from now, but I have said that I would like to do it ASAP, because (like I said before), I can't monitor for symptoms that are already there! Just would be watching them get worse... She's rather impatient and said that we had already been through this. I am going to change GP, as I looked online and mine has a terrible reputation. 1 star out of 5, with many patients complaining of the same things.
I'm really frustrated and confused. And more than anything, I would really like to have some kind of confirmation on this, it's been a long time! Do you think I'm over-reacting? Do you think my GP is incompetent? Any help or guidance would be greatly appreciated.
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jaime24934 hannah75309
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I can go further and give names of this witches desguise as MD's
hannah75309 jaime24934
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Thanks for your response. Yes, I had too many tests for diabetes as well. They never listen unfortunately. I really hope to get some kind of relief from this, as my symptoms have become so much worse in the last month or so. It does help to hear of success stories. I may even try and find a private practice specialist before I manage to switch GP. Many people seem to be saying the same things about attempting to get advice from any GP.
jaime24934 hannah75309
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