Plez can anyone look and advise on BH blood tests.....

[speckles70]

hi all, diagnosed hypo few weeks ago and put on 25mg levo rising to 50mg which am now on. Post testing. I wanted to check bloods for anything else so took the BH test and results as follows.

CRP 2.20. <5.0

Ferritin H 246.8 (20-150)

TSH H 10.22 (0.27-4.20)

Total T4 L 63.9 (64.5-142.0)

Free T4 L 9.52 (12-22)

Free T3 4.72 (3.1-6.8)

AT abs 14.0 <34

AT Abs 17.7 <115

bit B12 L 221 deficient <140 insufficient 140-250 consider reducing dose >725

Serum Folate 30.20 (8.83-60.8)

I should say am not taking any Vitim at the moment.

looking forward to your knowledgable replies.

[Clutter]

Speckles70,

High ferritin indicates you have inflammation somewhere in the body possibly due to a cold or virus at the time of testing as CRP, which is also an inflammation marker, is low.

You should retest 6-8 weeks after increasing to 50mcg. TSH >10 is high because FT4 is low. You will probably need dose increasing to 75mcg or even 100mcg. The goal of Levothyroxine is to restore the patient to euthyroid status. For most patients that will be when TSH is 1.0 or lower with FT4 in the upper range. FT4 needs to be in the upper range in order that sufficient T3 is converted. Read Treatment Options in thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

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

B12 is low. You could ask your GP to test Intrinsic Factor Antibodies to rule out pernicious anaemia before supplementing 1,000mcg methylcobalamin and a B complex vitamin. Alternatively ask for advice on healthunlocked.com/pasoc

Folate is good.

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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.

[speckles70 in reply to Clutter]

thank you for this. I have a lot of pain in spine, hips, knees and feet so guessing that will b inflammation. Although these are been treated as separate conditions my all over pain as reduced since taking levo so hoping this may reduce more as dose increases.

thanks x

[Clutter in reply to speckles70]

Speckles70,

Has vitamin D been tested?

[speckles70 in reply to Clutter]

no am at gp later shall I ask him to test bit D? Anything else I should ask for to b tested?

[Clutter in reply to speckles70]

Speckles70,

No, you've have the other recommended tests. I suggest vitD because it's typically low in hypothyroid patients and low/deficient levels can cause significant joint and bone pain.

[speckles70 in reply to Clutter]

I shall definitely ask for vit d. Can u advise if I should take seluium and magnesium to aid thyroid function and which is best if so please?

[Clutter in reply to speckles70]

Speckles70,

There different minerals. 200mcg Selenium is very thyroid friendly and may help improve function. Magnesium can improve muscle aches, twitches and cramps.

[speckles70 in reply to Clutter]

I do get restless leg and twitchy eye and mussel aching. No cramp thankfully. Will add these two. Thank you so much for all ur help n advice xxx

[Clutter in reply to speckles70]

Speckles70,

Make sure it is magnesium citrate as mag. oxide isn't much cop. You can also use magnesium oil spray on aching muscles and take Epsom Salt baths.

[speckles70 in reply to Clutter]

thanks again u been very helpful x