Hi please could someone look at my bloods could I have a RT3 problem ? I had to pay Biolab as the NHS wouldn't do the FT3, Your thoughts would be appreciated As on the NHS bloods my GP wanted to lower my dose ??
NHS blood results TSH ..0.16 ( 0.27-4.2)
T4 21.4 (12.0 -22)
Private bloods . TSH ..0.15 (0.35-4.94)
FT4...16.7 (9-22)
FT3 ..4 (2.63-5.70)
It's so annoying that I have to pay Biolab to do these all again because the NHS won't do ft3 .. Hope GP doesn't go by the TSH only or he will be reducing my dose
Thanks in advance xxxx
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Although TSH is low you aren't overmedicated because FT4 is within range. FT3 is low, below halfway through range, and a dose reduction will inevitably see FT3 drop lower.
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Thank you clutter I was worried about RT3 as my friend Rose has that and she thought maybe I have too ? But to,my mind I haven't ? I don't want to pay for the RT3 it's also hard to understand the result I've had a lot of stress but I didn't think the results were too bad ? Although I did feel a little over medicated take 100mcg and 75mcg on alternate days .. Thanks again xxxxxxx
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.
Thank you clutter I was worried about RT3 as my friend Rose has that and she thought maybe I have too ? But to,my mind I haven't ? I don't want to pay for the RT3 it's also hard to understand the result I've had a lot of stress but I didn't think the results were too bad ? Although I did feel a little over medicated take 100mcg and 75mcg on alternate days .. Thanks again xxxxxxx
Hi Lynn, at least you will have some back up with those new labs. Had you taken your pill before the blood draw on one as the FT4 is quite different. Does Biolab offer the same discount that Blue Horizon does?
Everyone has reverse T3 since it's the body's way of regulating T3. The reverse interpretation is still in question. Some think it should be a ratio of 20:1 to free T3 but who knows for sure. Maybe you have already seen this. stopthethyroidmadness.com/r...
Hi Heloise ,No I didn't take my Levo on either blood tests , I don't think I will have a RT3 test ,No don't get a discount with Biolab I've been using them for a few years so stay with them ,they are expensive I have all my low Bvits done with them as I'm coeliac and don't absorb so take B1 B2 B6 but have to keep a check on them as don't like supplementing if not needed ? .. The NHS won't test for the low B's only do b12 it's annoying as the GP with give me the supplements of B1 B2 B6 but won't do the blood test grrrr Haven't really looked into RT3 much I think it's another worry and do the doctors really understand them and what should be done ?? To find a decent endocrinologist is like finding a needle in a haystack .. My b12 is way high at over 2000 and some of my FBC are high so waiting for a heamotologist to look at my results more stress which doesn't help me thyroid . Thanks for the link I will have a look xxxxxxxx
Hi lynn, Nevermind the link I wouldn't worry about RT3 but what may be a worry is your very high B12. Have you understood anything about methylation? This is going to get complicated but, again, if your B12 is in excess you may have a folate problem. This is due to a MTFHR defect which masses of people have in some degree. If you want to investigate this further and I think you should you can start here.
Hiya thanks for your link ,yes my blood result have been sent to a haemotologist had to push my GP to do it as he didn't seem worried .. I was having B12 injections last year and they were stopped to see if my B12 would come down ? But it hasn't and I haven't even took any supplements for a year .. My folate was tested and it WA 17.8 range (4.8-37.3) will look at the link thank you so much xxxxxxxxxx
Yes, look into that. You could actually be anemic. It's a puzzling things but the first thing is to take methylfolate INSTEAD of folic acid and the methyl B12. In fact, it's hard to stay away from folic acid since most fortifield foods
contain it. The 23andme test is rather popular for people trying to find relatives but in the suzy cohen article she gives information on how to use to find out about the methyl problem. xoxoxo
Going to print it off as it mentions b6 and neuropathy which I have that's why I was receiving the b12 injections thank you so much will look into this further not had my iron tested ? Going to see what they suggest ? Thank you again xxxxxxxxx
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