Blood test results.any ideas why I still feel rubbish?

[Abby77]

Hi everyone, I only joined yesterday.i was told to put my blood test results on here to see if anyone could help.I have been hypo for 4 years and do not feel any better.i have no idea what these results mean! Help

[greygoose]

Difficult to say, really, as there are no ranges. We really need ranges to be able to tell.

All I can really pick out is that your TSH is in a decent place and your cholesterol isn't high. But that's all.

Hugs, Grey

[Abby77]

How do I find put the ranges.Should they have been on the print out? X

[humanbean in reply to Abby77]

It is quite common to have to ask for the ranges to be included in the printout.

Why doctors think the information is adequate without it, I really don't know. I doubt very much whether doctors have memorised them all, and there are frequent adjustments to them anyway.

[Abby77 in reply to humanbean]

Thank you I will get back onto them.I hope it doesn't cost me another £10 !

[humanbean in reply to Abby77]

Refuse to pay, and say that the information should have been included in the first place. They shouldn't have charged you £10 for a couple of bits of paper anyway.

If they refuse to supply the information then ask for the details of the lab who did the testing. You need a phone number, an address, and/or an email address. Then get in touch with the lab asking for the reference ranges. You are entitled to this information, so you need to be prepared to really push for it.