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I want to see a specialist or did the test again somewhere else

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weilinH
weilinH

Doctor had done one test on me. and it shows I have hypo. and I am going to take another blood test at the same practise place. If the second test shows I really have hypo. Can I ask my GP to reffer me to a specialist to do more test or test again and get advice? I read that is up to my GP say yes or no. 

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  • Tutu123
    Tutu123 weilinH

    Posted

    Get them to refer you to an endocrinologist if they won't treat you or are unsure what to do.

    I had tests done which showed my Tsh to be slightly abnormal and even though I didnt have hashimotos disease (the main cause of underactive thyroid in women), they put me straight on a large dose of levothyroxine. I've spent years feeling awful and lost a load of my hair too.

    Just paid to see an endo myself as the nhs waiting list was long and he thinks I never should have had the medication in the first place. (now will probably be on levothyroxine for life).

    In my experience seeing a specialist would be my advice (even paying for one is well worth the money in my opinion and I'm not wealthy by any means). If in doubt always get more than one medical opinion and don't start these drugs unless you have to (or maybe they might suggest a low dose as a trial period).

    • Tutu123
      Tutu123

      Posted

      I'm not sure if you are UK based or whereabouts you live, but I have the contact details of a good endo in the Berkshire area if you would like them (he does private and nhs)
  • Cumbri
    Cumbri weilinH

    Posted

    Sayhitocaz I live in Berkshire and would like the details you have for an Endo.

    I had been on Levothyroxine 100mg for 2 years and thought I needed to up the dose as my hair was still falling out, exhausted etc.  However the dose has been reduced to .88mg due to readings of Tsh etc.  Now hair has gone from my forearms and lower legs.  Still exhausted, put on 10 pounds, sexual desire is in the negative and my hair is still falling out.  Now on antidepressants due to feelin low and tearfulness.  I certainly need help from somewhere.  

    Everyone's story seems to be the same. How can this be?

    • Tutu123
      Tutu123 Cumbri

      Posted

      Hi Ali just sent you a message with the details 
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