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Blood test due but I have a cold and cough.

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I have a blood test booked for 3 days time but I have a cold virus, this is my second day with symptoms, sore throat plegmy cough . Will this affect the TSH level? Would you recommend I cancel and re-schedule?

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Firinne,

Infection or serious illness can raise TSH but it is unlikely having a cold will make much difference.

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Firinne in reply to Clutter

Thanks very much, Clutter - I'll leave it. Making the appt in Spanish on the phone is quite a challenge so it's good not to have to change it.

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dovey62

When I get the sniffles with sore throat I suggest hot lemonade,crushed paracetamol and a squirt of honey and fresh lemon juice,take at night will feel a lot better...at least I do..

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Firinne

Thanks, Dovey - paracetamol is helping with the throat and honey and lemon juice sounds lovely, I will make that my nightcap tonight.

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