27/05/2025
“Your blood results are fine”, but you don’t feel fine. 💔
I’ve honestly lost count of how many times I’ve heard this in clinic.
A woman will sit down and describe symptoms such as exhaustion, hair loss, weight gain, brain fog, feeling off, and when I ask to see her recent bloods, she’ll say, “I don’t have them, but my GP said they were all fine.”
Please, please ask for a copy. You have every right to see your results, and I want to see them too.
Just because something falls within the reference range doesn’t mean it’s optimal for you.
So often when I do finally see the results, there’s something that needs a closer look, whether that is B12, iron, thyroid function, hormones. They may all be technically “normal,” but not ideal. And if you’re feeling off, that matters.
This is not about second-guessing your GP. It’s about digging deeper, getting curious, and making sure your symptoms aren’t brushed off just because a number falls in a wide range.
I’m not here to wait until things fall apart, or until you meet the criteria for a diagnosis. Whether it’s pre diabetes, or sub clinical thyroid dysfunction, let’s address it before it progresses.
I’m here to help you optimise your health, to feel better now, and stay that way. ❤️