UK Thyroid Statistical Survey....

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While searching the web last night I accidentally came across a 36

page TPA survey on Hypothroidism statistics in the UK.

I am not sure how old this is or when it was done but it made a

fascinating read and I found it very informative. I was very

surprised at how there appears to be a North/South divide with regard

to the numbers of people who have this condition.

I know this is not representative of the true figures as my GP tells

me that one in every patient he see's in our practice has a Thyroid

condition yet I feel like I/We stand alone here in Bedfordshire &

East Anglia compared to other areas of the country.

I have to admit I am starting to feel more concerned now about my own

future well being now it has been confirmed I have high antibodies

especially as my GP did not seem too worried about it. I am worried

that my GP is not prepared to make any references to a NHS Endo until

it is too late and my thyroid has been totally destroyed. I know I

would feel a lot happier if I could thrash out my whole medical

history (past and current) with a NHS Thyroid expert for my own peace

of mind and future well being, but it seems that I/We don't have the

right to do that unless we go private.

It is so unfair as there is also a big divide between the rich and

the poor in the UK.

Gillian