Hi, I am Sue Chippendale who was interviewed on This Morning last week

[Guest guest]

Hi fellow hypothyroid sufferers. I don't usually post on this forum but was

told that I was mentioned by a member on here. I thought I would put the record

straight with what happened to save people guessing.

I was not told not to mention the thyroid medication that I take. The only

thing that I was told, which is quite understandable is specific doctor's names.

I take 200mcgs of purified levothyroxine which is prescribed by my GP after my

NHS Endocrinologist prescribed it. I also take 1 grain of naturethroid which my

Endocrinologist has asked my GP to prescribe but my GP refuses. Therefore I buy

my naturethroid online.

Since being well my blood test results have been TSH <0.02 and my Free T4 23.9

(lab range 12 to 22) and if it was up to my GP she would have me lower my dose.

I have tried to lower my dose on a few occasions but can barely function.

Many of you may also be members of the www.thyroid-disease.org.uk forum where

you can read my story in the success stories, I am called CC on there. Also I

am Suze on the Thyroid UK forum (Health Unlocked) and my story is on there too

should you be interested.

I was terrified about going on tv but would do (almost) anything to help anyone

who suffers. It has taken me 5 years to get better and like several thyroid

advocates, I want to help others.

Dr Steele is a legend and I am sure that you agree he made his views loud

and clear about doctors listening and looking at the patient as well as blood

test results.

I have received hundreds of messages and am overwhelmed as people have said that

they feel confident to fight for a diagnosis.

Thanks for reading,

Sue