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Made a decision to have further tests done

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Hi all. Following a horrible week of symptoms I've finally decided to take charge of my own health and have further tests done. I have benefitted massively from advice here so thanks to everyone who has so far responded to my posts. It truly is comforting to know you're not alone, not going mad and it's not all in your head.

My worst symptoms currently are epigastric pain (used to be occasional but recently daily since a month ago), nausea, chest pain, cold hands and feet, leg/arm pains/weakness, stabbing pains lower legs, fast heart rate when walking, hair loss, nightmares/sleep issues and some numbness in toes.

I've decided to order MMA, homocysteine and IFA. Also considering TPO and TGAb as I'm confused about recent thyroid function results from Medichecks.

Thyroid Stimulating hormone 3.34 mIU/L (0.27 - 4.20)

Free Thyroxine 19.300 pmol/L (12.00 - 22.00)

Free T3 at 4.99 pmol/L (3.10 - 6.8)

I have a question regarding the above mentioned tests. Will any medication I am currently taking affect any of the above tests to the point that it would be a waste of time to have them done? List of meds is HRT (3 years), Omeprazole (almost 3 weeks), low dose 75mg aspirin per day, Bisoprolol beta-blocker, Ramipril ACE inhibitor, Pravastatin and Amitriptyline.

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see tht you have posted on TUK in relation to the thyroid results and tests

healthunlocked.com/thyroiduk

Not aware that the drugs you list would affect results of MMA/homocysteine/IFA tests.

Vitamin supplementation can affect the results of some tests - B12 (stop for 6 months) and Biotin can affect thyroid antibody test. Think it may also affect IFA results but I may be mis-remembering that

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