Blood Test Results.

[MaryKt]

Hello, I recently received the results from the Blue Horizon tests I had done, I would like some help as to what to do next. Can you recommend what type of vitamins I should take please.

CRP 0.9 <5.0 mg/L

Ferritin 64.4 20 - 150 ug/L

Thyroid Function

TSH 0.48 0.27 - 4.20 IU/L

T4 Total L 60.1 64.5 - 142.0 nmol/L

Free T4 L 8.79 12 - 22 pmol/L

Free T3 3.56 3.1 - 6.8 pmol/L

Immunology

Anti-Thyroidperoxidase abs 7.9 <34 kIU/L

Anti-Thryoglobilin Abs 18.8 <115 kU/L

Vitamins

Vitamin D (25 OH) L 42 Deficient <25 - 50 nmol/l

consider reducing dose>175

Vitamin B12 L 248 Deficient <140 pmol/L

Insufficient 140 - 250

consider reducing dose >725

Serum Folate 14.99 8.83 - 60.8 nmol/L New Range.

I currently take 2 grains NDT and Nutri Adrenal Extra on the advice of Dr. Peatfeild. I was taking Adcal on the advice of my GP, but stopped taking it on the advice of the forum because of the effects of excess calcium without sufficient vitamin K2. I feel awful at the moment, but when I started taking NDT in August I felt so much better. I would like help interpreting my results please. Also, I feel more inclined to take the forums advice on what brand of Vitamins D and B12 I should be taking. I probably will go to my GP, but don't really want to!

[Clutter]

Marykt,

You might consider increasing NDT dose to raise FT3 which is low in range. Most people will feel well with FT3 5.0-6.8.

Antibodies are negative for autoimmune thyroid disease (Hashimoto's).

Ferritin is optimal halfway through range to 100. You could supplement iron with 1,000mcg vitamin C to aid absorption and minimise constipation. Take iron 4 hours away from NDT.

Adcal will have been prescribed to raise your vitamin D. I'm not in favour of supplementing calcium unless a blood test shows low calcium and raising vitD level will raise calcium level anyway, so I would buy 5,000iu D3 softgel capsules and take these for 3 months and then reduce to 5,000iu alternate days and retest in May. I'm currently using Doctor's Best Take vitD 4 hours away from NDT.

B12 is very low. If you have symptoms of B12 deficiency b12d.org/b12-signs-symptoms... ask your GP to test Intrinsic Factor antiboides to rule out pernicious anaemia. You can also ask healthunlocked.com/pasoc for advice. If not, you can supplement 1,000mcg methylcobalamin to raise levels and take a B Complex vitamin. Jarrows Formula and Sogar sublingual lozenges are popular and Boost BetterYou Spray is good too.

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

[MaryKt in reply to Clutter]

Thank you for this advice . You have said take iron 4 hours away from NDT , what about B12 and vitamin D? Also , should I take a vitamin B complex as well as methylcobalamin? What dose of NDT would you suggest I up my intake to? Sorry , so many questions ! !

[Clutter in reply to MaryKt]

MaryKt,

You can increase in 1/2 grain increments at 2 week intervals. I would stick at 3 grains for 6-8 weeks and retest before increasing again.

Vit D should also be taken 4 hours away from NDT. You can take methylcobalamin and B Complex vitamin 2 hours away from NDT.