The BTF reps probably won’t directly recommend someone, but they will be able to share stories they have heard, and advise on how the system work – which is often the hard bit.

In the first place I would discuss with your GP, as they again often have informed views about local consultants.

If you find no joy, get back to me, as I have family close to you several members of which have thyroid issues.

Thank you for sharing this information. Facebook is a powerful communication tool, too!

Petition link is here:
http://www.change.org/petitions/board-certified-endocrinologists-should-be-proficient-in-and-mandated-to-be-current-on-thyroid-disorders-treatment?utm_medium=facebook&utm_source=share_petition&utm_term=share_page_mobile

Sincerely,
Denise Fleming

people receiving thyroxine and insulin in England are generally entitled to a prescription exemption certificate. This exempts one from paying for prescriptions (but not dental charges).

You need to complete an FP92A form, you can usually get it from your doctor’s office.

More complete exemptions are available on other grounds including age and low income.

http://www.patient.co.uk/health/Free-or-Reduced-Cost-Prescriptions.htm

I don’t think the cost issue concerns doctors on this question since they aren’t paying. In my experience doctors often don’t know if a patient has taken advantages of the exemptions they are entitled to and often don’t mention that the exemption is available. Pharmacies are usually quite good at picking this one up, since most are surprised if they have to charge for a prescription containing thyroxine.

Thanks

know what you feel.

I have exactly same symptoms as you and my last TSH test ( done a month ago) shows 3.33 – my stupid gp said that was nothing to worry about despite the fact that I saw my blood test results in his monitor and tsh result was in red!
I have been trying for a baby for over 3 years – and cannot get pregnant. Except that – I had 2 early miscarriages in the past – probably caused by thyroid.
Every single day I am sleepy and tiered , cannot concentrate . First time I noticed these symptoms 2 years ago but I did not realize that i could be cause of thyroid. At first I thought its anemia which I had 7 years ago ( was vegan for 13 years but I have been eating meat for about 4 years and my hemoglobin level was ok ) . I did jogging and work out for 2 hours every single day, was on law carb diet and guess what : i gained ;/
Currently dont go to the gym (i was very fitness person) because dont have enough strength – all i want is sleeping but eat very healthy small portions – 5 times a day , no fast foods etc 2-2.5 litres of water and cannot lost even 0.5 kg . I am sleepy and tiered few hours after waking up – even if I slept 8-9 hours. really dont know what to do . I have done some research and learned that when someone is trying for a baby should check tsh level – because during pregnancy must be under 2.0 to prevent of brain damage of the baby and others fetal defects .
I am going to different gp next week and if nothing changed – I will have to change my medical practice ;/ and find someone who treats people and their symptoms not the numbers only ( was told that 0.33 is nothing ).
Feel awful every day get worse and worse ;/