Feeling anxious

[Kerry1971]

I went to the Dr this week as I am feeling anxious all the time for no reason. I have got to have a blood test on Tuesday morning as I think my anxiety is because my thyroid is under active. Remember reading about fasting before the test but when should I take my medication before I have my blood test?

[SeasideSusie Remembering]

Kerry1971 Levothyroxine should be left off for 24 hours, take after the blood draw. Have the earliest appointment of the morning and fast overnight (you can have water).

[Kerry1971]

My appointment is at 8.35 so will take my Medes after. Will have to miss breakfast as I don't have lunch at work until 12.15. It's going to be a hungry morning 😟

[SeasideSusie Remembering in reply to Kerry1971]

Good timing for the test Can you take a small snack to eat after the blood draw? A banana maybe, or something like a muesli bar. I know you're supposed to take meds on an empty stomach, but eat your snack straight after your blood draw, say 8.45, wait an hour, take Levo - 9.45, then it will be over 2 hours before you eat your lunch at 12.15.

[Kerry1971]

I work in a classroom in year R so won't get a chance to take medication once I'm there so will have to take it as soon as I have had my blood test. Might get chance to eat a banana somewhen in the morning. We have got the inspectors in that day so it's going to be full on

[helvella Administrator Thyroid UK in reply to Kerry1971]

On a once-off occasion, don't worry about things.

Have blood drawn, throw tablet down with a bit of water. Then get on with rest iof day - eating as and when you can.

The real problem is if you do it every day - or keep chopping and changing.