I want to have some bloods done for thyroid checks

[rozia]

etc privately, how do i go on about it? my GP is too 'by the book' and doesn't want to do them when not required, i on the other hand have a feeling something is wrong, i am not being able to conceive, i am eating too much all the time, never feel full, don't exercise too tired etc......its not normal how i am feeling. i know.

[ummmm]

Not being able to conceive could be the cause of the other problems.

[cazzz1975]

you would have to book a visit with a private gp I would imagine, possibly an endocrinologist, the visit may cost anything between £50- £100 pounds, possibly more.

what is your diet like?

[rozia]

diet is really bad, im always hungry, wont eat sandwiches without crisps, crave sweet food, and savoury food, eat a big meal, and still want seconds, i am just uncontrollable and very depressed, just bought some drinking powder to drink three times a day from superdrug, but i know im going to struggle im 5ft 2 and 11stone 3

[rozia]

ummmm, how would that be? thanks

[cazzz1975]

it could be that your diet is not giving your body enough nourishment, bin the junk and try eating wholesome foods, plenty of fruit and veg, wholegrains, lean meat ect. boring I know but very effective and could alieviate your symptoms including the hunger issues.

it would certainly be worth trying to improve your diet before you go down the avenue of spending a lot of money on private blood tests.

[woofgang]

Even if your GP is by the book, he/she should be prepared to refer you to a private specialist. If he/she won't then go to your PCT's PALS service.

[4getmenot]

you should go about th not conceivng, the will do blood tests that cover lots of things including Thyroid checks

[ummmm]

Psychological.

Not being able to conceive can be mentally traumatic.

[rozia]

I have two lovely beautiful children, but no harm in wanting another is there? my GP wont refer me for tests, as he thinks im not priority, as i have children already.

[rozia]

Mentally traumatic it is, its affecting my work, as so many staff are going on mat leave and it just brings it all back to me how much i want another baby.

[ummmm]

So, could you be comfort eating? Tired because you're feeling down?

[askyourgran]

Too much food rozia. The times when I dieted I usually became pregnant. Watch your diet and drink more water and get regular nights sleep. Set your stall out to be fit and healthy if you want to start having a baby. You can help yourself without looking for things, your GP must think you are well enough or he would have ordered the blood tests

[ummmm]

How old are your kids?

[johnny37]

You seem to have many health issue, including anxiety. Docs seem to take a blood test for everything these days but only if they are looking for something specific. It only costs a few pounds but he has obiviously ruled out thyroidism. What else is happening, healthwise? What is the doc doing to resolve your many problems? Dont forget you are paying his salary (100 grand a year) and are entitled to ask questions. Ask to see another GP if necessary and have lost confidentce in him.

[ummmm]

She's only listed 3 problems..

1) Not conceiving
2) Eating too much and not feeling full
3) Tired

That's not many health issues.

[johnny37]

Eating disorder
Overweight
Depression

[ummmm]

There's a world of difference between depression and feeling down.

Comfort eating could explain why she's not feeling full. Eating gives her comfort. That doesn't mean she has an eating disorder.

A little bit over weight for her height but not worryingly so.