Results?

[Lisa63]

Hi, every time I have my blood tests,I'm told that I'm in range,frustrating as I do not feel right,dry hair,and losing quicker then I should,trouble sleeping, will add a pic of my results,be grateful for any advice,and what you think of my results,I had a thyroidectomy 2 years ago

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Lisa,

Welcome to our forum and sorry to hear that you are feeling unwell.

You will receive better responses from members if results are easily readable.

You could either repost with the photo up the right way or type results complete with ranges (numbers in brackets).

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[Clutter]

Lisa63, FT4 is good and TSH 1.25 is low-normal but some people need a lower TSH to feel well. There is scope to increase dose to see whether symptoms improve on a higher dose. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_... Email [e-mail] for a copy of the Pulse article if you would like to show it to your GP when you request a dose increase.

B12 275 is low, 1,000 is optimal according to PA Society. Supplement 5,000mcg methylcobalamin for 8 weeks and then reduce to a daily maintenance dose of 1,000mcg. Take a B Complex vitamin too.

Ferritin and folate are good.

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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.

[Lisa63 in reply to Clutter]

Thankyou for your reply,I am on 125 thyroxine,think I will ask to go up.dont really understand it,as my t4 is 19, thought I was to high.but makes sense with the low tsh. Just started using a spray b12 for the last week,hoping to increase level.

[Clutter in reply to Lisa63]

Lisa63, FT4 is within range so isn't too high. 1,200mcg B12 spray boosted my B12 300+ to >700 in 8 weeks.

[faith63 in reply to Lisa63]

maybe you are not converting the t4 to the active t3..this would make your labs look okay, except the free t3 would be low, while ft4 is higher in range or in my case, ft4 mid range. You would be totally hypo, if you don't convert. I would not raise the t4..my opinion. I think if i were you, i would order my own tests...actually , i did.

[Lisa63]

Thankyou so much for your help,was just looking up on b12 high strength patches.have you had any experience with these? Regards Lisa