One definition of “hypothyroidism” implies the inclusion of these functions while the proper definition excludes them. Thus, a patient that fits the broad improper definition but does not fit the narrow, proper definition is not served by medicine because the medical practice guidelines do not address those patients. The guidelines neither disclaim “medical jurisdiction” over them for not serving their interests nor guides their diagnosis and therapy. Consequently, for the lack of proper language, the medical science that would guide the proper treatment of the failures of endocrinology is fogged in a blanket of vagueness and confusion.

On this point, the debate need not go on and on. It has gone on without resolution for decades, ever since some physicians noted that some patients were resistant to levothyroxine sodium – a T4 replacement. Of course, they were resistant to T4. They were not so short on T4 as they were of other hormones or enzymes. But the treatment with those hormones or enzymes is not recognized for some rationale only those with the human frailties that created this depravity can explain.

There is absolutely no question that this matter must be resolved and resolved quickly. In fact, if one reads the protocols on writing medical practice guidelines, and one compares those guidelines with the protocols, then one would learn or deduce that this problem would be solved if those protocols were followed.

Unfortunately, they are not followed. And for the suffering patients, it is quite unfortunate that there is no medical justice for them.

The petition should be signed by every one who cares for the lest fortunate.

The fact that even after more than 100 years since the first description of hypothyroidism debate of its diagnosis and treatment still continues is not an evil thing per se.

On the contrary, it may be beneficial to patients if methods are discussed and refined in the course of advances in science.

The petition therefore in my opinion completely misses the point: Not the discussion should be terminated as soon as possible, but the refusal of the UK medical board to acknowledge the advances in medical knowledge as to the best diagnosis and treatment, and the stubbornness with which the board wants to turn back the wheel of time, should be corrected as soon as possible.

What they are in fact imposing on doctors and patients is WORSE than the diagnosis and treatment of many decades, if not a century, ago!

THAT is the scandal!

I’d therefore like to draw the attention to the petitions of the International Hormone Society (a society of doctors and patients which supports the diagnosis and treatment according to the most advanced insights concerning hypothyroidism and other, frequently associated, hormonal imbalances):

intlhormonesociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=71
intlhormonesociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=53

In particular, the Physicians’ Consensus #1 “Thyroid Hormone Therapy of Hypothyroidism”:

intlhormonesociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=37&Itemid=71&tomHack_idp=1

and the “PATIENTS’ PETITION FOR BETTER DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT CHOICE FOR HYPOTHYROID PATIENTS”:

intlhormonesociety.org/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=31&Itemid=53&tomHack_idp=10

Note that Janie from STTM has also been involved in the compilation of this petition.

Maybe these petitions can be a source of inspiration for the formulation of a more precise and demanding petition text?