Advice please regarding results

[TBirdGT0]

Hello.

I've recently completed two private blood test with MediChecks. I have long standing health concerns regarding energy levels, wide ranging muscular aches and pains, restless legs and other vague symptoms.

The first blood test was completed and results reported in early May of this year. The blood test was a wide ranging review of Vitamins and Hormones. The results were all within range except for B12 which was high (as expected) as I had been supplementing with B12 and folate. Supprisingly my TSH was towards the upper end of the range at 3.88 mIU/L (range 0.27 - 4.2) and Free Thyroxine 11.5 pmol/L (range 12 - 22). These results recommended a further follow up test a few month later looking more specifically at Thyroid function.

Within the last few days I have completed a second blood test with MediChecks, looking more specifically at Thyroid function. Results are:-

TSH 3.2 mIU/L (range 0.27 - 4.20)

Free Thyroxine 12.41 pmol/L (range 12.0 - 22.0)

Total Thyroxine(T4) 74.9 nmol/L (59.0 - 154.0)

Free T3 4.78 pmol/L (range 3.10 - 6.80)

Thyroglobulin Antibody 611.4 IU/mL !!! (range 0 - 115.0)

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies 351.5 IU/mL !!! (range 0 - 34.0)

Do these results indicate Hashimotos?

What the next steps to get this recorded or adopted / accepted into my NHS record?

Treatment? Having been a regular visitor to the Thyroid UK area of HealthUnlocked I've read many recommendations for going Gluten Free \ Lactose Free in relation to Hashimotos. Are these proven and clinically supported ways of managing Hashimotos. I'm concerned that these major lifestyle changes could prove to be swapping medical problems for lifestyle limiting problems. I do love a Sandwich and a biscuit.

Thanks all for reading, and I look forward to you advice and guidance.

[SlowDragon Administrator]

These days even gluten free you can have a sandwich and a buscuit.....just takes a while to find ones that are acceptable. GF bread can be cardboard, but there are a few that are pretty good. Biscuits are easier, though they tend to be rather too sweet. OK as an occasional treat....

But yes lots of us find gluten free gives good results. You will still need to supplement vitamins and you are almost certainly going to need some thyroxine prescribed. I guess you could try 3 months gluten free (may be also dairy free) and see if Thyroid results improve

You might have to anyway if GP won't agree to treat, but they should do. Guidelines say if you have high antibodies AND symptoms it's good idea to start treatment, even if TSH not out of range

[TBirdGT0 in reply to SlowDragon]

Thanks SlowDragon.

Any advice regarding these recent test results?

Thyroglobulin Antibody 611.4 IU/mL (range 0 - 115.0)

Thyroid Peroxidase Antibodies 351.5 IU/mL (range 0 - 34.0)

Do the results mean that I have Hashimotos?

[SlowDragon Administrator in reply to TBirdGT0]

Absolutely they do

See The Thyroid Pharmacist website for masses of info about Hashimoto's and her video series the Thyroid Secret on you tube

Amy Myers, Chris Kresser and scdlifestyle.com too