My 27year old daughter, after a medical examination was told, her high blood pressure, cholesterol and glucose sugar levels were high,

[SushillaNaidu]

I do not know the exact numbers, for the abv. Mentioned problems, can someone tell me please what can the problem be, she exercises regularly and eats moderately healthy.

[shaws Administrator]

It could be several things and I am sure her GP will be trying to diagnose. Higher cholesterol is a clinical symptom of hypothyroidism, but the blood pressure and high glucose could be connected to other problems.

If her GP hasn't done a thyroid gland blood test, ask for this to be done - TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone), T4, T3 and FT4 and FT3 (F stands for free). Get a copy of her blood tests results from the surgery (with the ranges) and post on a new question which will enable more comments from our members.

If she has not had a thyroid gland blood test and the GP says she can have one, get it done as early as possible in the morning as that's when the TSH is highest.

Best wishes

[Heloise]

Yes, thyroid can affect all of those so if they have no diagnosis, they should test thyroid function. A TSH along with a free t4 and a free t3 test would give you a definite answer. At home, she could also take her temperature fluctuations called a basal metabolism test which some feel is very definitive.

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[humanbean]

As well as getting thyroid functions tests as early in the morning as possible, it is also a good idea to have it done fasting - water is fine but anything else, food or drink, should be avoided until after the blood is drawn. And in future try to stick to the same circumstances every time blood tests of any kind are done - always the same time, and fasting except for water. It makes it so much easier to compare results. Also, as recommended, always ask for a print out of results including reference ranges. For each set of results note the time/date of the results and any symptoms that applied at the time as well, including mental symptoms - anxiety, depression etc. Keeping a history makes life so much easier.

[Jackie]

There are numerous.Blood test for diabetes, Hb1Ac ,U`s and E`s (kidney) Thyroid TSH,T4 and Free T3, needs to be all 3. Thyroid the most likely Tell her to ask the receptionist for a print out of tests with the vital ranges.If not the 3 thyroid tests, she needs to have them done on line.

Best wishes,

jackie

[Muffy]

Many patients' high blood pressure is reduced once on thyroid medication and often treatment for the BP can stop or at least be reduced.

[JanW]

Unfortunately high blood pressure and high cholesterol are often hereditary and there is little we can do about it. I have both and am quite thin, eat healthily and exercise on a regular basis. There are tests she can get to confirm maybe she needs to speak with her doctor about it.

[Hidden]

I had all the above after several years ill on levothyroxine. All reverted to normal on NDT (Natural Desiccated Thyroid). These are common in a deficient metabolic state which hypothyroidism is. Even if on levo and with normal blood results, the body can still be ill by not converting that levo in to T3 as I was.

[Blue2 in reply to Hidden]

Hurrah!!

Somebody who is managing the disease correctly - but however did you get hold of the NDT???

I know my FT3 is low but my quack flatly refuses to do anything about it. She doesn't care that my life is miserable through thyroid illness. I found a company abroad that supplies NDT, but it is so expensive it is beyond my means.

[Hidden in reply to Blue2]

Hi Blue2, I was initially prescribed it by Dr Skinner but, worried for the future I started to buy from abroad with my GP's support. By that I mean, she couldn't prescribe it but was happy to test my levels, T3 included, whilst on it. I confided in her my worries for the future, what if buying without prescription is stopped and she said I won't let you go ill again on Levothyroxine so we will cross that bridge if we come to it. A lovely GP. Will PM you.