RE: What could an Endo do to help?

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There are endoprats - and then there are endocrinologists - but

most endocrinologists have a specialty in diabetes and not in thyroid disease.

You need to be referred to an endocrinologist who treats using the thyroid

hormones you need i.e. levothyroxine (T4) + lyothyronine (T3), T3 alone, or

natural thyroid extract which contains T4, T3, T2, T1 plus calcitonin.

Levothyroxine-only is a mainly inactive thyroid hormone that needs to convert

to T3 - the ACTIVE thyroid hormone that needs to be utilised by every cell in

the body and brain to make them function. Those NHS endoprats who insist on

treating everybody with T4 only are those without the knowledge of how the

thyroid system works, and need to be avoided like the plague.

That is why I send out a list of doctors recommended by our

members who treat using the active thyroid hormone T3.

If you get a diagnosis of hypothyroidism you get free

prescriptions for the rest of your life, so you don't have to buy your thyroid

hormones from Internet Pharmacies.

It is certainly a good idea to see an NHS endocrinologist, but

if you can't find one who will play ball, you still have Dr Peatfield.

Luv - Sheila

If the NHS doesnt recognise that you cant test thyroid with just a TSH & T4

and I've heard so many horror stories from ENDOs not listening to patients

please can you tell me why it would be wise to 'persuade' my GP to refer me?

Is this to aid any benefit claim?

Would I still need to see an endo if Im seeing Dr P?

Thank you for your help with this.

Beki

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