Hello, my daughter was told 6 months ago that she was borderline Aneamic, and told not to worry just eat more meat and no need for further blood tests. After several symptoms (restless legs syndrome, falling asleep at every opportunity except at night, really pale skin and dark circles, missed periods) I took her back to the Dr. Anyway now it seems she is severely Aneamic, told to eat more meat and 3 x Ferrous Sulphate a day andd should take weeks to feel better. Her results were TSH 2.4 (0.4 - 4.9) / Ferritin 4 (5 - 204) / B12 204 (187 - 883) / Folate 7.4 (3.1 - 20.5) /Haemoglobin concentration 80 (115 - 160).
I was told her thyroid is completely normal, but I know her B12 and Folate and Ferritin will be governed by her thyroid, I told her it was in the family but she dismissed it totally and said they wouldn't do her T4 or T3 anyway. Dr was very concerned and anxious to get her blood levels up quickly and is testing again in 2 weeks.
I am self medicating myself but feel very nervous advising my young daughter to do the same, I have ordered some Thyro Gold for myself, would this hurt for her to try, or would Hemp Plex get her Ferritin up more quickly than Ferrous Sulphate? Any thoughts appreciated, thank you.
Oh yes I do have Hashimotos. Did your daughter have her anti-bodies tested. It takes years for auto-immune issues to show in the blood ....
If anti-bodies are raised it means the person has Hashimotos in most cases. Hashimotos is the most common form of thyroid illness throughout the world. Even if they are low in the range it means you can look at things differently - in that she has auto-immune issues going on and may be take steps to address them....and monitor them.
Newbie - 11 year old daughter with hypothyroidism
400mcg a day since 16 years old 
Posting on behalf of 11 year old daughter
My 4 years old daughter have thyroid
Lab Results: 16 Year Old With Multiple Red Flags 
I'm sorry your young daughter is having health issues. I think it's right that you should be concerned as no-one knows her better than you. I made the mistake of taking the doctor's words (as we used to) when I took my 12 year old several times with the same symptoms (not hypo) and he was so angry with me when I made a 'suggestion' as I was 'putting ideas into her head' - considering a close relative had the disease. She is now so severely disabled and a proper blood test done at the time may have prevented/reduced her illness.
Your daughter's blood tests are also the cause of her ill-health and she will feel much better. I think sometimes if your stomach are not working as they should (ie low thyroid = low acid) she may not be absorbing the nutrients from her food i.e. iron etc. (I am in no way medically qualified). In case her stomach is affected some Raw Apple Cider Vinegar in juice at mealtimes is helpful
This is from Thyroiduk.org and if your daughter has clinical symptoms this might be helpful. It would be if good GP could do the tests recommended - if not I don't know if you can get private ones. There is a page on the same link below re Getting a Diagnosis.
thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/testin...
thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...
Thankyou so much Shaws I will read those links now, I very much hope my Daughter isn't Hypothyroid, I really don't want her to have an uphill battle every step of the way like I have, but at the same time I don't want it dismissed if it could be an underlying cause. My elder Daughter was diagnosed by DrSkinner, as I was, but my Gp does not agree as our TSH were 'normal'.
Dr Skinner is sadly missed. He also treated my daughter who had 'normal' thyroid too. He was also horrified at the 'parlous situation' (his words) for patients.