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[1976gal]

Hi I've just had my results back and I'm confused as to what they mean. Can anyone interpret please?

TSH- 0.94

FREE THYROXINE- 11.5

T3- 4.0

Thanks

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

1976gal Can you please add the reference ranges for your results, usually in brackets after the number eg

TSH: 0.94 (0.2-4.2)

You can edit your post by clicking on the down arrow V below your message, choose Edit, add the figures, then click Edit Response.

No-one can interpret the results accurately without the ranges.

[1976gal in reply to SeasideSusie]

Oh ok, sorry!

Free thyroxine 11.5 pmol/9-24

TSH. 0.94 mu/l 0.2-4.5

Free T3 4.0 pmol/l 2.5- 5.7

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to 1976gal]

Thanks

Well, they're all within range, TSH is in a good place, FT4 and FT3 are on the low side.

Are you diagnosed hypothyroid, are you on medication, what dose, how do you feel?

[1976gal in reply to SeasideSusie]

No im not as yet diagnosed. I have asked my doctor to test me as I have some symptoms of hypothyroidism. Like, low energy, easy weight gain ( even though I run a lot) wavy edges to my tongue.

Do these results look like hypothyroidism. My docs receptionist just said results were "normal "

[Angel_of_the_North in reply to 1976gal]

Could be secondary/vcentral hypo - low everything which most GPs don't understand. But could also be low B12 and folate, so get those tested and ask to be tested for pernicious anaemia.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to 1976gal]

1976gal The receptionist is right, in a way. They are 'normal' because they fall within the range. They do not suggest Hypothyroidism. However, you are experiencing some symptoms.

Have a look at this list of signs and symptoms of hypothyroidism from ThyroidUK's main website, print it and mark off any that apply

thyroiduk.org.uk/tuk/about_...

Do you have a lot? If just a few your symptoms may be caused by something else.

Low nutrients can cause similar symptoms so it would be a good idea to get the following tested

Vit D

B12

Folate

Ferritin

There is a not so common form of Hypothyroidism where the TSH and FT4 are both low (as yours are) - central (or secondary) hypothyroidism, which is where the problem lies with the pituitary rather than the thyroid

pituitarydisorder.net/centr...

If you think this may be the case (further information can be found by searching on Google, but if you take any information to your GP make sure it comes from a reputable site as they don't like us giving them information sourced from the internet, it bruises their ego and they will rubbish it) then discuss the possibility with your GP and if necessary suggest a referral to an endocrinologist for further investigation.

If you can get a referral, then email [e-mail] for the list of thyroid friendly endos and ask on the forum for feedback on any you can get to.

But first, test vitamins and minerals as it would be a good idea to make sure they are all at optimal levels.

[1976gal]

Thank you, I've just bought B12 and vegan versions of vitamin D. Should I have mentioned the veganism? Also I'm seeing a neurologist as I had an unexplained and isolated seizure in December.

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to 1976gal]

1976gal Members don't get notification of your reply unless you type your message directly under theirs within the reply box, or tag them by putting @ directly in front of their name and clicking on it from the list that comes up which highlights it in blue.

Are you supplementing without testing? How do you know how much to take? Have you also got the important co-factors for them both which are needed when supplementing with them?

If folate and B12 are low/under range, supplementing shouldn't be started until further investigation has taken place as you might need testing for Pernicious Anaemia, supplementing before testing will skew results.

[Clutter in reply to 1976gal]

1976gal,

If you've been vegan for a long time without supplementing B12 you may be B12 deficient and may need B12 injections to restore B12 levels after which you should supplement B12 to maintain levels because B12 is not obtainable from plant foods.