Hypothyroidism blood test question?
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Hi, so I was diagnosed with an under active thyroid about a month ago, i started taking levothyroxine(100mcg) tablets. When i started taking the tablets i was told to book a follow up appointment in 6 weeks time for a blood test, but i was only prescribed enough tablets for 28 days, so i will have finished the tablets in 3 days time (2nd) but the blood test wont be till the 15th.
So my question is, is there meant to be a gap in medication or did the dr make a mistake in when to book the blood test? kinda new to this!
Thankyou in advance
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scriv
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However,it would have been helpful if he had made his thinking clear.
I would ring the surgery and check.
Ellieee
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scriv
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Better that than to take a break in the medication and have to start again to get it into your system.
Ellieee
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scriv
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glynisrose
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Ellieee
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pippa22119
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But of course... Why the hell am I surprised! Never been given ANY info advice from my quacks. They just sign the repeat prescriptions and insist I go in for a blood test once a year, are NEVER able to answer questions, (burbling,...It's all rather complicated, hard to explain etc etc) and refusing to put my meds up!
Am SOOOOO fed up of the abysmal NONE treatment we receive!!!!
Sorry, this has caught me at a frustrated time.
scriv
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Ellieee
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glynisrose
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scriv
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I consider my condition to be well balanced and well controlled. My GP assesses the situation, like she should, by looking at the results and listening to how I feel.
It is very dangerous advice to give to someone to ignore their GP.