Dear Dr xxxxxx Thank you very much for your courtesy and attention during my appointment with you on 25 September and for copying me in on your letter to Dr xxxxxxxx together with the results of the various blood tests which you carried out. I should be grateful if you or your secretary would let… Read More A Letter to My Endocrinologist
Whilst searching for further information on Myxedema (specifically about the “skin pinch” test that of which I’d seen several mentions) I came across a really informative webpage at Tuberose about hypothyroid symptoms and I’m really almost spitting blood. I recommend that you take a look if you’re researching hypothyroidism. There is so much in this article that… Read More The Complete Disregard of Hypothyroid Symptoms by the Medical Profession
I had my first appointment with the endocrinologist today. I went in armed to the teeth with lists, charts, test results and a head full of commentary and potential rebuttals for any stupidity on the consultant’s behalf (of which I anticipated much). I was blindsided by co-operation! After the initial routine stuff carried out by… Read More Endocrinology Surprise
The Thyroid Chronicles 