Blood test results after 6 weeks with no thyroid hormone

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It looks like I have finally got a TSH that might make my GP pay some attention:

THYROID STIMULATING HORMONE *24.87 mIU/L (0.27 - 4.2)

FREE THYROXINE *11.9 pmol/l (12.0 - 22.0)

FREE T3 4.8 pmol/L (3.1 - 6.8)

They might well ignore this test result and want to do another one, as this was

organised for me by a private doctor. Since the test last week I have resumed

taking some T3. I presume a few days should be enough to get that out of my

system if they insist on a retest?

What other preparations should I make for visiting my GP? I must admit to being

nervous about it as I don't have much confidence in them. Also it is very

difficult to stand up for yourself when you have brain fog and are feeling

really rubbish. I could probably manage my illness better myself, but it would

be good to have a diagnosis because I have been ill for at least 21 years

already and won't always be able to afford to buy my own medication and pay for

private doctors.

Thanks,

Miriam