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I had Graves, then RAI a couple of years ago but feeling bad, same old symptoms, tired, headache, achy limbs, dizzy on standing and tingling. I'm on 175 of Levo. As my TSH is in the normal range at 0.54 the lab will not test FT4 and definitely not FT3 so I need to get them private. I want to know if I should get tested for TSH, FT4 and FT3 or should I get the full thyroid screen with reverse t3? Also should I go through Genova or Blue Horizon? Thanks, Sarah

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Have you had your vits and minerals tested? All your symptoms could be attributable to something else - the usual suspects B12, folate, iron/ferritin, vit D & calcium.

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Yes I have they are

B12: 427 (180-650)

Folate: 7.2 (2.8-15)

Ferritin: 66 (14-186)

Calcium 2.25 (2.10-2.60)

Not too bad but could be higher. Do you take any supplements? You could try a B-complex and some sublingual B12 and see if it makes a difference? Did you have vit D done?

I think you're right in checking your full thyroid function, hopefully someone who has had the tests privately can advise on the best ones.

H x

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I have been taking some Jarrow sublingual b12, will try and get vit D done. Thanks x

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OK, so was that blood test done after supplementing? i.e. were you lower before? Because actually it's not very high for someone taking supplements (and if you have an underlying deficiency then injections are generally better).

Another thing to bear in mind is that you need to take folate alongside B12, they work together. And a B-complex to stop the other Bs from getting out of balance. Here is a page with this info on:

b12deficiency.info/treatmen...

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Thanks for the reply!! That's really interesting, what do you mean by central hypothyroid? xx

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Too true!!! The NHS won't care about my health, got to do it myself!! I've just ordered some private tests so will see what comes back!! Thanks for the advice!! xx

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