I have had thyroid disease (hashimoto's) for about 7 years now. I get levothyroxine from my gp and have blood tests every now and then. DP and I are thinking about trying for a baby and I know from previous conversations with endo consultants that ideally my TSH should be less than two. This is also when I feel most human. My GP doesn't agree though and thinks that 3.4 is fine. She will lot increase my thyroxin or refer me. Im tired, I'm struggling to concentrate and my hair is gallon out by handfuls. Incidentally, I also have low ferritine levels.
I'm considering seeing an endocrinologist privately and have been wondering if anyone has any experience with this?
What cost am I looking at?
Will be GP follow their recommendations if she hasn't referred me?
Can you recommend anyone in the south east?
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Seeing endocrinologist privately? ( thyroid)
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duende · 18/09/2012 12:46
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