Guest guest Posted May 2, 2011 Report Share Posted May 2, 2011 Hi Ali, Dr Peatfield doesn't do blood tests, but he will check out any that you have had done previously or recommend where you can get your blood tested (or urine or saliva) and the actual tests that you require. Your GP should give you the vitamin/mineral tests you require, which specifically are ferritin, vitamin B12, vitaminD3, magnesium, folate, copper and zinc. Dr Skinner will do the blood tests, but unlike Dr Peatfield, he doesn't check out adrenal fatigue or treat this condition. Best to write to your GP setting out your symptoms, signs, basal temperature for 4 or 5 mornings before you get out of bed - ask for full thyroid function tests to include TSH, free T4, free T3 and tests to see whether you have antibodies to your thyroid. Ask also for the specific vits/mins. above to be tested. Ask for your letter of requests to be placed into your medical notes and send a copy to the Head of Practice, always keeping a copy for yourself, in case you need to refer to these requests at a later date. Luv - Sheila i am considering going to see either Dr Skinner or Dr Peatfield and wondered if they did any tests blood tests for iron, zinc and others and if so are they all included in their fees, do they also test for adrenal? I feel i am not going to get anywhere with my endo. I have a lot of symptoms and would prefer to be tested for everthing instead of being fobbed off. Thanks Ali Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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