Help with blood results

[Tmur]

Hi I'm new to this forum and would like help with blood results.

I had a whole load of bloods done in May due to extreme fatigue, weight gain, general feeling of I'll to name but a few. Go stated all results were in normal range e Celt vitamin d for which I was severely deficient at 12 mm ok. GP stated this was why I was feeling bad. Started on high dose of vitamin d but feel no different worse in fact as I have pains in finger joints, ankles feet and legs. I had bloods re done and GP tested TSH again in May it was 1.6 range (0.3-5.5)

This time TSH 1.4 same range

Free t4 13.2 range (11.0-23.0)

I'm due to see an endocrinologist next week as GP referred me as he cannot understand why my Vit D is so low.

Any advice or pointers would be appreciated.

[Jazzw]

Welcome to the forum!

Do you know if your doctor tested your calcium levels? There's a possibility this is hyperparathyroidism, which despite the name isn't a thyroid issue. Alternatively, it may be that something else is causing your symptoms. Vitamin B12 deficiency symptoms can appear very similar. Has your doctor tested that? Finally, what about anaemia of the good old fashioned iron/ferritin deficiency variety? All should be checked.

[Tmur in reply to Jazzw]

Hi yes he did test calcium 2.38 range (2.2-2.6). The last two times my pth levels were above range but calcium 2.33 same range above.

[Jazzw in reply to Tmur]

I think (not an expert on this stuff though) that's a good sign - you'd expect pth to be raised if vitamin d is low, and if it was primary hyperparathyroidism your calcium would be up.

For reasons no one seems able to quite explain many of us are deficient in Vit d. If you live in the UK, you can only make it between March and September ish - the sun's not strong enough the rest of the year. And as we all slap on sunscreen, we stop the rays penetrating enough when we do go out in the sun.

How's your gut (she asked impertinently )? Any digestive issues?

[Tmur in reply to Jazzw]

Can't say there's that much wrong with my gut! I do suffer excess acid at times and the occasional bloating but nothing more!

[Tmur]

Thanks for the reply. Excuse my ignorance but what is central hypothyroid please? I've been referred to endocrinologist and have an appointment on Monday.

[Marz in reply to Tmur]

Central Hypothyroidism is when the Pituitary Gland is faulty - resulting in LOW TSH and FT4. The Pituitary Gland secretes Thyroid Stimulating Hormone to the Thyroid - to tell it to secrete T4 - the storage hormone.

Primary Hypothyroidism - is when the thyroid itself is faulty

[eeng]

How much Vitamin D are you taking?

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Sounds like you have parathyroidism. I have just been diagnosed with Primary Hyperparathyroidism. Calcium levels high, vitamin D low and liver function low. I have the same symptoms, bones and muscles aching continuously, tiredness, weakness, sore feet, headaches, weight gain, unable to sleep with the discomfort etc. Have had 4 follow up blood tests, X-Rays, DEXA scan and bone scan as well as 24hr urine collection test with pathology to test calcium levels. My GP has referred me to an endocrinologist to have tumour removed. Make sure your specialist check all four glands as the tumours don't always show on the scans.