Blood test results - amended

[ClareP81]

I had uploaded my blood results earlier - but here is a quick break down (instead of straining your eyes) lol

Currently on 100mg of Levo. still experiencing exhaustion, fatigue, Brain fog , forgetfulness. Weight gain even though i am exercising. Pains in hips and knees - Thanks in advance

Free T4 15.64 range 12-22

Free T3 4.1 range 3.1 -6.8

TSH 1.340 RANGE 0.270- 4.200

Iron 20.0 range 6.0-34.5

Ferritin 78.9 range 13-150

Total Iron BC 57.0 range 45-70

[Clutter]

ClareP81, ask your GP for a dose increase. Most people are comfortable with TSH slightly under 1.0 and with FT4 and FT3 higher in range. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

Ask your GP to test vitamin D, B12 and folate. Hip and knee joint pain I was experiencing were due to vitamin D deficiency, and low B12 can cause brain fog and fatigue.

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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.

[ClareP81 in reply to Clutter]

Hi clutter thanks for that. My Endo said my blood test had come back and I'm post menopause. Advised me to go see a specialist in that field, if they couldn't help me go back and see him , he would up my levothyroxine by 25mg. My concern is I asked to be referred privately. As my own gp was clueless and refused to up my dose xx

[Clutter in reply to ClareP81]

ClaireP81, I don't see what low thyroid levels have to do with menopause or treatment for menopause. Ask the endo to increase your Levothyroxine dose if your GP won't.

[ClareP81]

He's trying to make out my symptoms are caused by meno and not thyroid

[ClareP81]

Clutter, would introduction of T3 help?