Help needed with blood results.: A bit of a long... - Thyroid UK

Thyroid UK

141,243 members166,489 posts

Help needed with blood results.

beaton profile image
7 Replies

A bit of a long story with blood results. My June results had been marked ok by doctors but during Sept. symptoms started coming back so requested another blood test. This meant seeing another doctor who thought my previous results were abnormal and requested an endo. appointment. I also had bloods last week prior to this endo. appointment,

June :- T S H 0.139

T3 3.9

T4 not given.

Sept :-T S H 0.354

T3 3.9

T4 not given

Nov:- T S H 0.095

T3 3.3

T4 0.3

I have my appointment tomorrow (Dec 1st )

I had upped my T3 to 80 mcg. for a short while after the sept. bloods and was checked over by my own GP but dropped in back to 60 mcg. and gave up gym classes and exercise, so no longer so tried or strangely cold.

I would love some comments before my appointment.

Thank you in advance.

Written by
beaton profile image
beaton
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
7 Replies
Clutter profile image
Clutter

Beaton, what are the FT3 and FT4 ranges?

beaton profile image
beaton in reply toClutter

Sorry Clutter, had to search through paperwork to find these.

TSH - 0.35 - 4.5

T4 - 11 - 24

T3 - 4.0 - 6.8

Thanks for looking.x

Clutter profile image
Clutter in reply tobeaton

Beaton, T3 3.3 is below range. You need more T3. FT3 needs to be near or in top third of range ie >5.5. TSH is usually suppressed below range when taking T3, and FT4 will be low because you are taking T3 only.

_______________________________________________________________________________

I am not a medical professional and this information is not intended to be a substitute for medical guidance from your own doctor. Please check with your personal physician before applying any of these suggestions.

beaton profile image
beaton in reply toClutter

Thanks Clutter, just what I thought. Will be interesting to see what Mr Endo. says tomorrow. :)

Clutter profile image
Clutter in reply tobeaton

Beaton, I bet he'll want you off T3 and on Levothyroxine :(

beaton profile image
beaton

Noooooo :(

beaton profile image
beaton

I've just returned from my endo. visit. Very nice lady but still confused as to where she is right or not.

She told me after seeing other endos. and having different doses for the past few years, she doesn't think we have the balance right yet. Her idea is to lower T3 and introduce T4 (again). Slowly increasing T4 and lowering T3. Adjusting the dose every three weeks until we reach as suitable balance.

She has also taken bloods for B12 Vit D ( and some others which I can't remember.)

So I have to wait for her letter, both to me and my GP. I shall make an appointment for after Christmas. poor man, I have a list as long as me arm. :(

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Blood results I'm confused about TSH😕

Hi everyone ❤️ I've received blood results I requested for PTH, calcium, vitamin D.. Again the...
birkie profile image

Help with blood results before endo appointment

i am still struggling to get well 2 1/2 years after a TT. My gp thought maybe I needed t3 adding so...
keb5332 profile image

Latest blood results.

Hi All, Just got my latest results back super quick from blue horizon. I only posted yesterday, how...
kaylala68 profile image

Confused with blood results, any idea how to proceed

Hi everyone. I have been self medicating lately and it seems that I have done something wrong so I...
akimbohr profile image

Latest Blood Results

Hi all. I'd be very grateful for any observations re my most recent blood results. TSH <0.05 mU/L...
hilary33 profile image

Moderation team

See all
SlowDragon profile image
SlowDragonAdministrator
Jaydee1507 profile image
Jaydee1507Administrator
RedApple profile image
RedAppleAdministrator

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.