FW: [_Chat] Stressful GP visit.

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Sheila

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Hi everyone,

I haven't been on the site for ages.I am in the process of moving, so feeling a

bit stressed at the moment.I recently visited the GP's with a view to being

referred for smoking cessation.However because of being overweight, I'm

concerned about putting on anymore.I have tried but nothing happens except I

feel sick with hunger.I mentioned to him that I have been diagnosed with

hypothyroid, by Dr Peatfield.He nearly had a heart attack about Armour and it

not being a " real " doc who diagnosed me.

I returned to have a blood test with the nurse and a day later had a panic call

from receptionist telling me to stop taking meds immediately, and I had an

urgent appointment this morning,5 days after call.Needless to say I did not

stop taking meds, as the difference between where I was 3 years ago and am now

are worlds apart.However I've been very stressed leading up to this mornings

appointment.

I was told that I was putting my health at risk,and I was to stop taking meds

immediately, have a blood test in 2 months, and if my results were low, they

may put me on Thyroxine (woo hoo).I tried to explain that my TSH would be

suppressed due to the Armour, but no way was she going to listen.She eventually

gave me the results which were as follows:

TSH 1.38

T3 3.5

T4 3.5

Free T4 6

I am due to leave this practice due to moving house in 2 weeks time, but I

still feel quite upset with GP, for making me feel guilty.They implied that I

am just depressed, and need mood stabilising drugs.I should point out I am a

pychiatric nurse with 19 years experience in that field, but nursed for 26

years.I am not a complete idiot, though that's how they've made me feel.Since

being on Armour I have lost a brother to cancer, my mum has had breast and

uterine cancer and my dad has been unwell for past 2 months.If I was just

depressed, coping with all these things would have sent me nose-diving into a

black hole.

If only I'd kept my mouth shut about it all, and to add to this in my upset I

forgot to ask for referral to smoking cessation clinic.Sorry to be a moan but

feel very let down by Drs at the moment.

Love Val 2